Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Sheen Acquired From Constant Handling Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 148 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is PATINA which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PATINA

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
199%6Exact Match!
228%10 Can be community-acquired or hospital-acquired
325%14 Can sometimes be acquired from handling infected animals

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PATINA" which means:

    noun
  • • A fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper)
  • • An acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood)
  • • A gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling
  • adjective
  • • Of a green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The antique chair had a beautiful green patina on its wooden surface."
  • • "The bronze statue had a rich patina that gave it an aged and weathered look."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Drunk (informal)
Shade of brown
Blackthorn fruit

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick06 Jan 2010 Across 19
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Can be community-acquired or hospital-acquired
2
Can sometimes be acquired from handling infected animals
3
Charlie Sheen, to Martin
New York Times - 28 Nov 2011
New York Times / 28 Nov 2011
4
Renown - sheen
The Guardian Quick - 13 Nov 2007
The Guardian Quick / 13 Nov 2007
5
Sheen, in Sheffield
New York Times - 24 Feb 2013
New York Times / 24 Feb 2013
6
Sheen or renown
The Guardian Quick - 17 Jan 2008
The Guardian Quick / 17 Jan 2008
7
Sheen — paint
The Guardian Quick - 30 Sep 2011
The Guardian Quick / 30 Sep 2011

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen