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Discolour Blemish Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
246%7Discolour or defile
331%6Discolour

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "STAIN" which means:

    noun
  • • A soiled or discolored appearance
  • • (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
  • • Anything regarded as making something unclean
  • • A symbol of disgrace or infamy
  • • An act that brings discredit to the person who does it
  • verb
  • • Color with a liquid dye or tint
  • • Produce or leave stains
  • • Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
  • • Color for microscopic study

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He spilled red wine on his shirt, leaving a large stain."
  • • "She used a powerful detergent to remove the stubborn stain from the carpet."

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The Guardian Quick16 May 2014 Across 13
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