The Clue
Dull finish (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MATTE
Tags
Notes
The answer MATTE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
Related Clues
Dull
Certain finish
Dead surface
Mass of timber
Nonglossy finish
Not glossy
Not shiny
Paint choice
Paint option
Photo finish
Smelting mixture
Unshiny finish
Like some finishes
Not glossy, as a photo
Mixture formed in smelting ores
Definition
MATTE as a noun:
1. a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
2. (flatness, lusterlessness, lustrelessness, mat, matt, matte) = the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
MATTE as a verb:
1. (felt, felt up, mat up, matt-up, matte up, matte, mat) = change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes"
MATTE as an adjective:
1. (flat, mat, matt, matte, matted) = not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish"