Related Clues:

• 'Lying thief,' e.g.
• Bit of bigotry
• Bass symbol
• Ugly put-down
• Register indicator
• Potentially slanderous remark
• Vocal evidence of intoxication
• Music-score header
• Pitch setter
• Tenor ___
• See 18 Across
• Diction impediment
• 'Dirty rotten scoundrel,' e.g.
• A discredit as on reputation
• Pronounce indistinctly or smear