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Decoration Of A Surface By Inserting Wood Stone Or Metal Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is INLAY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: INLAY

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
236%6 Artistic practice of inserting materials into a surface for decoration
332%12Of metal or stone surface printing

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "INLAY" which means:

    noun
  • • (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
  • • A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
  • verb
  • • Decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The ring has a beautiful inlay of turquoise."
  • • "The furniture is adorned with intricate inlays."

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