The Clue
Twinkles (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GLEAMS
Tags
Notes
The answer GLEAMS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Flashes
Glows
Shines
Sparkles
Faint lights
" . . . gracious, golden, glittering ___": Shak.
Definition
GLEAM as a noun:
1. (gleam, gleaming, glow, lambency) = an appearance of reflected light
2. (gleam, gleaming, glimmer) = a flash of light (especially reflected light)
GLEAM as a verb:
1. (glitter, glisten, glint, gleam, shine) = be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening"
2. (gleam, glimmer) = shine brightly, like a star or a light
3. appear briefly; "A terrible thought gleamed in her mind"