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The Clue

Works on damaged art (8 letter answer)

The Answer

RESTORES

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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"