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noun • the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it | ||||||||
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verb • express strong disapproval of • declare or judge unfit for use or habitation • compel or force into a particular state or activity • demonstrate the guilt of (someone) • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law • appropriate (property) for public use | ||||||||
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noun • Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941) | ||||||||
Brushing Up Language I Never Grasped Initially Crossword Clue
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POLISHING which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
POLISHING
Updated: October 12, 2023
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