The Clue
Works on damaged art (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RESTORES
Tags
Notes
The answer RESTORES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
Related Clues
Mends
Renovates
Fixes, as a painting
Gives back
Makes new
Fixes a damaged gouache
Makes as good as new
Touches up a Rembrandt
Puts back in good order
Puts back in original shape
Touches up old masters
Touches up an old painting
Definition
RESTORE as a verb:
1. (restore, reconstruct) = return to its original or usable and functioning condition; "restore the forest to its original pristine condition"
2. (regenerate, restore, rejuvenate) = return to life; get or give new life or energy; "The week at the spa restored me"
3. (restore, restitute) = give or bring back; "Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner"
4. (repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on) = restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
5. (restore, reinstate, reestablish) = bring back into original existence, use, function, or position; "restore law and order"; "reestablish peace in the region"; "restore the emperor to the throne"