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noun • the property of being smooth and shiny verb • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
| 30% | 8 | Making a surface shine by rubbing it | ||||||
noun • an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text • an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field • the property of being smooth and shiny • an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading verb • give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing • provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases • provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase • give a deceptive explanation or excuse for | ||||||||
| 28% | 6 | Gently rubbing a surface to make it shine | ||||||
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Shine By Rubbing Crossword Clue
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BURNISH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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BURNISH
Updated: October 13, 2023
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