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| 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation verb • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | ||||
| 32% | 6 | Lustre not right — get lost | ||
verb • get lost, as without warning or explanation • become invisible or unnoticeable • pass away rapidly • cease to exist • decrease rapidly and disappear | ||||
| 31% | 12 | Word for one who makes a blustering noise by clashing their own, or their opponent's, shield with their sword; thus, any daring hero or swaggering braggadocio | ||
noun • a reckless impetuous irresponsible person | ||||
Threads In Fashion Lost Their Lustre
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TARNISHED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TARNISHED
Updated: October 14, 2023
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