Talk smack about Crossword Clue

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Talk smack about Crossword Answer

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DIS

(3 letters)

BASH

(4 letters)

DISS

(4 letters)

HATEON

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. worthless material that is to be disposed of
2. nonsensical talk or writing
(verb)
1. dispose of (something useless or old)
2. express a totally negative opinion of

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SMACK (verb)
1. deliver a hard blow to
2. kiss lightly
SMACK (noun)
1. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
2. an enthusiastic kiss
SMACK (adverb)
1. directly
TALK (verb)
1. exchange thoughts; talk with
2. use language
TALK (noun)
1. an exchange of ideas via conversation
2. a speech that is open to the public

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DIS
(3 letters)
BASH
(4 letters)
DISS
(4 letters)
HATEON
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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