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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 | ||||||||
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noun • the temporal property of being very short • the attribute of being brief or fleeting | ||||||||
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GLOSS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GLOSS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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