Spoke ill of
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is SLANDERED.
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Why it fits
SLANDERED is the 9-letter answer to “Spoke ill of” in the July 29, 2020 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so SLANDERED both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.