The Clue
Shine (6 letter answer)
The Answer
POLISH
Tags
Notes
The answer POLISH is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
POLISH as a noun:
1. (polish, gloss, glossiness, burnish) = the property of being smooth and shiny
2. (polish, refinement, culture, cultivation, finish) = a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
3. a preparation used in polishing
4. the Slavic language of Poland
POLISH as a verb:
1. (polish, smooth, smoothen, shine) = make (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
2. (polish, refine, fine-tune, down) = improve or perfect by pruning or polishing; "refine one's style of writing"
3. (polish, round, round off, polish up, brush up) = bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; "polish your social manners"
POLISH as an adjective:
1. of or relating to Poland or its people or culture; "Polish sausage"