The Clue
In relief (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GRAVEN
Tags
Notes
The answer GRAVEN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Sculptured
Deeply impressed
Carved, as an image
Kind of image
Second Commandment word
Definition
GRAVE as a verb:
1. (sculpt, sculpture, grave) = shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it; "She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband"
2. (scratch, engrave, grave, inscribe) = carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the winner's name onto the trophy cup"; "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree"
GRAVEN as an adjective:
1. (graven, sculpted, sculptured) = cut into a desired shape; "graven images"; "sculptured representations"
2. (engraved, etched, graven, incised, inscribed) = cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design"; "engraved invitations"