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The Clue

Smelters' mixtures (6 letter answer)

The Answer

MATTES

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Notes

The answer MATTES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

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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"