Threads In Fashion Lost Their Lustre Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TARNISHED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TARNISHED

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	33%	6		Lustre not right — get lost
3	30%	10		Copper mineral with a dark metallic lustre

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TARNISHED" which means:

noun

• Discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

verb

• Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

adjective

• Discolored or blemished.
• (by extension, of one's reputation, name or word) sullied or dishonored.

An example sentence would be:

• "Her reputation was tarnished after the scandal."
• "The old silverware was tarnished and in need of polishing."

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The Guardian Cryptic22 Apr 2009	Across 10
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