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19 Across Good To Get Up On 19 Across And Shine Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
GLOSS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GLOSS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GLOSS" which means:
- noun
- • An explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
- • An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
- • The property of being smooth and shiny
- • An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading verb
- • Give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
- • Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
- • Provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
- • Give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
An example sentence would be:
- • "She applied a layer of gloss to her lips."
- • "The magazine had a shiny gloss on its cover."
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Oct 2018 | Down 16 | |
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