Makeup mishap Crossword Clue

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Makeup mishap Crossword Answer

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SMUDGE

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(noun)
1. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
2. a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
(verb)
1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
2. make a smudge on; soil by smudging

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MAKEUP (noun)
1. cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
2. an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
MISHAP (noun)
1. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
2. an instance of misfortune

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SMUDGE
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
MARES

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27. Like the sea

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30. Word said with a sigh

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38. "You ___ one job!"

41. ___ Beta Kappa

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47. Picket line crosser

49. Nickname for Dorothy

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28. "That tracks"

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38. Cocktail made with whiskey, lemon and honey

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46. 'If you say so'

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55. Nest egg options

56. Muscles near delts

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