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2 | 38% | 8 | Strange, strange, strange: ultimately CO | |
3 | 33% | 12 | Polishing or polishing delicately, as an object | |
Polishing Can Produce A Strange Result Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LUSTRE" which means:
- noun
- • A surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
- • A quality that outshines the usual
- • The visual property of something that shines with reflected light verb
- • To gleam, have luster.
- • To give luster, distinguish.
- • To give a coating or other treatment to impart physical luster.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The antique vase had lost its lustre over the years."
- • "The diamond's lustre dazzled everyone in the room."
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