The term 'of questionable repute' is often used to describe something or someone that has a dubious or suspicious reputation. In this crossword, the solutions 'SHADY' and 'so-called' are both five and eight letters respectively and can be used to describe something of questionable repute. The word 'SHADY' is often used to describe someone who is untrustworthy or dishonest, while 'so-called' implies that the person or thing in question is not as good as they claim to be.