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Insincere flattery (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

smarm

'insincere flattery' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for smarm that I've seen before include "Smooth talking" , "oil" , "Obsequious flattery" , "Fawning" , "Superficially ingratiating behaviour" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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