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noun • discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation verb • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | ||||||||
| 29% | 8 | Take away the gloss | ||||||
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| 27% | 12 | Takes the gloss off | ||||||
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Take The Gloss Off Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 144 possible answers.
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TARNISH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TARNISH
Updated: October 13, 2023
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Brand once advertised with "Take it off. Take it all off"
New York Times -
24 Jun 2017 | New York Times / 24 Jun 2017 |
2 | Take away the gloss | |
3 | Take it off, take it all off
New York Times -
16 Nov 2005 | New York Times / 16 Nov 2005 |
4 | Take off about right - I take off gently
The Guardian Cryptic -
21 Aug 2001 | The Guardian Cryptic / 21 Aug 2001 |
5 | Takes the gloss off | |
6 | The hots - very hot - must be given a gloss
The Guardian Cryptic -
14 Dec 2000 | The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Dec 2000 |
7 | Word with gloss or trailer
New York Times -
29 May 1976 | New York Times / 29 May 1976 |
