The Clue
Not shiny or glossy (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
Certain print
Dull finish
Dull surface
Flat finish
Glossy alternative
Lacking luster
Lacking shine
Lusterless finish
Nonglossy finish
Not glossy
Not shiny
Photo finish
Photo option
Smelting mixture
Unshiny finish
Film maker's ___ shot
Having a dull finish
Like some photos
Photo paper option
Shot for a movie cameraman
Smelter's impure mixture
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"