Apply gold leaf to Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Apply gold leaf to . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GILD.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GILD Apply gold leaf to (4)
3% ENCODE Apply a cipher to (6) LA Times Daily Nov 25, 2025
3% DAB Apply cream (3) Eugene Sheffer Nov 21, 2025
3% ELM ___ leaf beetle (pest) (3)
3% PAD Floating leaf of a lily (3)
3% FALL Leaf-peeping season (4) LA Times Daily Nov 9, 2025
3% RAKE Leaf-gathering tool (4) Commuter Nov 6, 2025
3% FROND Fern leaf (5) USA Today Nov 5, 2025
3% SLOW Apply the brakes (4) USA Today Nov 4, 2025
3% MINT Mojito-garnishing leaf (4)
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To "gild" something means to apply a thin layer of gold to it. This process has been used for centuries to add a decorative and luxurious touch to various objects. In the crossword world, "GILD" is the perfect fit for this clue!