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% BUD Young flower or leaf (3) Puzzler Backwords Feb 15, 2026
3% NEEDLE Pine leaf (6) LA Times Daily Feb 13, 2026
3% EXERT Apply (pressure) (5) Puzzler Backwords Feb 12, 2026
3% MISUSE Apply incorrectly (6) LA Times Daily Feb 9, 2026
3% RAKE Leaf comb? (4) USA Today Quick Feb 8, 2026
3% PAGE Leaf of a book (4) (4) Mirror Classic Feb 7, 2026
3% LOBE Maple leaf shape (4) Newsday Jan 30, 2026
3% LAYSON Applies, as varnish (6) Newsday Jan 23, 2026
3% SLAPSON Applies hastily (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 23, 2026
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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!