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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 27% | 5 | Borders of contrasting colors | |
3 | 27% | 9 | Contrasting | |
Thwart Contrasting Thing Sword Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FOIL" which means:
- noun
- • A piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
- • Anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
- • A device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
- • Picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
- • A light slender flexible sword tipped by a button verb
- • Enhance by contrast
- • Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
- • Cover or back with foil
An example sentence would be:
- • "He wrapped the food in aluminum foil to keep it fresh."
- • "She used a gold foil to decorate the wedding cake."
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