The Clue
Burnish (4 letter answer)
The Answer
BUFF
Tags
Notes
The answer BUFF is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
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Definition
BUFF as a noun:
1. (fan, buff, devotee, lover) = an ardent follower and admirer
2. a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
3. bare skin; naked; "swimming in the buff"
4. (yellowish brown, raw sienna, buff, caramel, caramel brown) = a medium to dark tan color
5. (buff, buffer) = an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
BUFF as a verb:
1. (buffet, buff) = strike, beat repeatedly; "The wind buffeted him"
2. (buff, burnish, furbish, flush) = polish and make shiny; "buff the wooden floors"; "buff my shoes"
BUFF as an adjective:
1. of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather