Answer:

toadied

Answer	Crossword Clue
TOADIED	Flattered fawningly
TOADIED	Played up to
TOADIED	Truckled (to)

TOADIED	Licked boots?
TOADIED	Fawned
TOADIED	Flattered servilely
TOADIED	Acted the sycophant

Crossword

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