“Faux flattery” crossword clue
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•••••SMARM
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SMARM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Faux flattery”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 4, 2026, where it runs at 38 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 4, 2026 grid5DAltered excerpts of a film posted to social media, say8 ltrs›25D___ mold5 ltrs›30DLike the appearance of armadillos and anacondas5 ltrs›33DMany a character on "The Pitt," informally5 ltrs›39DMovie theaters with many screens10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 4, 20261AIn "The Tempest," when Miranda says "O brave new world, That has such people in't!"4 ltrs›5AMiddlemen in illicit transactions6 ltrs›11ALast over the line, say7 ltrs›14ASushi wrapper4 ltrs›15AWaikiki welcomes6 ltrs›16AIndigenous people of the Great Basin3 ltrs›17AForbidden idol11 ltrs›19A"American ___"3 ltrs›
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