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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 | ||||||||
| 32% | 6 | Lustre not right — get lost | ||||||
verb • get lost, as without warning or explanation • become invisible or unnoticeable • pass away rapidly • cease to exist • decrease rapidly and disappear | ||||||||
| 30% | 10 | Copper mineral with a dark metallic lustre | ||||||
noun • a heavy grey mineral that is an ore of copper | ||||||||
Threads In Fashion Lost Their Lustre Crossword Clue
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TARNISHED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TARNISHED
Updated: October 14, 2023
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