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Spreads sloppily (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

smears

(Other definitions for smears that I've seen before include "Maligns" , "Attempts to damage a reputation" , "False attacks on someone's good name" , "Spreads with dirty or greasy substance" , "Black marks" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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