The Clue
Like Williamsburg, Va. (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RESTORED
Tags
Notes
The answer RESTORED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
Related Clues
Fixed an antique
Put right
Saved, as a painting
Made as good as new
Stripped and stained, maybe
Worked on damaged art
Brought back into use
Made the old look new
Put back into shape
Touched up old masters
Touched up old paintings
Definition
RESTORE as a verb:
1. (restore, reconstruct) = return to its original or usable and functioning condition; "restore the forest to its original pristine condition"
2. (regenerate, restore, rejuvenate) = return to life; get or give new life or energy; "The week at the spa restored me"
3. (restore, restitute) = give or bring back; "Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner"
4. (repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on) = restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
5. (restore, reinstate, reestablish) = bring back into original existence, use, function, or position; "restore law and order"; "reestablish peace in the region"; "restore the emperor to the throne"