What is the answer to "Political attack, of a sort" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Political attack, of a sort" is SMEAR (5 letters).

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Political attack, of a sort WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 7, 2026 puzzle

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SMEAR

5 letters · Down · last seen August 7, 2026

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