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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 | ||||||||
| 38% | 6 | Specious outward appearance of quality | ||||||
noun • coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood • an ornamental coating to a building verb • cover with veneer | ||||||||
| 35% | 8 | Deceptive or misleading in appearance | ||||||
adjective satellite • plausible but false • based on pretense; deceptively pleasing | ||||||||
Specious Appearance Crossword Clue
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GLOSS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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GLOSS
Updated: October 10, 2023
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