Slanderous comment (4)

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slur

'slanderous comment' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for slur that I've seen before include "Musical sign: "Run together"" , "Slight - mumble" , "Discredit, say reputation" , "Contentious allegation" , "Slight - mark on music" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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