The Clue
Kind of finish (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MATTE
Tags
Notes
The answer MATTE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
Related Clues
Dullish
___ inish
Certain finish
Certain print
Dull finish
Film shot
Glossy alternative
Lusterless finish
Nonglossy finish
Not shiny
Paint option
Photo choice
Photo finish
Photo option
Roughened surface
Dull photo finish
Having a dull finish
Having a dull surface
Laser paper option
Like some finishes
Not glossy, as a photo
Not shiny or glossy
Photo paper option
Shot for a movie cameraman
Having a dull finish, as paper
Like some photo paper
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"