The Clue
Sugarcoat (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GLAZE
Tags
Notes
The answer GLAZE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
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Definition
GLAZE as a noun:
1. any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
2. a glossy finish on a fabric
3. coating for fabrics, ceramics, metal, etc.
GLAZE as a verb:
1. coat with a glaze; "the potter glazed the dishes"
2. (glaze, glass, glass over, glaze over) = become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance; "Her eyes glaze over when she is bored"
3. (glass, glaze) = furnish with glass; "glass the windows"
4. (sugarcoat, glaze, candy) = coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze