Slander Crossword Clue

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Let us find the right answer for the crossword clue "Slander" published by Star Tribune crossword puzzle.
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Best Answer:
LIBEL

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Slander" with the answer "LIBEL" is a common association in legal terms. In the world of law, both "slander" and "libel" refer to defamatory statements, but they differ in their form. This clue points to "libel" specifically due to the nature of the act being written or published falsehoods that damage a person's reputation, as opposed to spoken false statements which would be classified as "slander."

In crossword puzzles, clues are carefully crafted to evoke specific answers that align with the intended word or phrase. Here, the use of "slander" guides solvers towards thinking about negative statements but hints at needing a more permanent form for the answer, leading them to "LIBEL." It's crucial to note such distinctions in legal terminology to make accurate connections between clues and answers and successfully complete the puzzle.



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Definition of "LIBEL"

a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation

Example :
  • he was found guilty of a libel on a Liverpool inspector of taxes
  • she sued two newspapers for libel
  • a libel action

  •  The Crossword clue "Slander" published 168 time/s & has 19 answer/s. 
    CrosswordDateAnswer
    Star Tribune5 April 2024LIBEL
    Lovatts Universal3 April 2024DEFAME
    The Guardian Quick2 January 2024DEFAME
    Mirror classic24 December 2023DEFAME
    Mirror quick30 August 2023LIBEL
    The Irish Independent Simple15 August 2023CALUMNY
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