| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| speaks | Talk to in order to reprove or advise |
| speaks | Talk to in order to give or extract information |
| schmoozed | Talk in such a way to (someone), typically in order to manipulate, flatter, or impress them |
| schmoozes | Talk in such a way to (someone), typically in order to manipulate, flatter, or impress them |
| schmooze | Talk in such a way to (someone), typically in order to manipulate, flatter, or impress them |
| schmoozing | Talk in such a way to (someone), typically in order to manipulate, flatter, or impress them |
| thrash | to talk over thoroughly and vigorously in order to reach a decision, conclusion, or understanding; discuss exhaustively |
