Cover with gold leaf Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Cover with gold leaf . 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 Cover with gold leaf (4)
42% GILT Covered with gold leaf (4) The Times Concise Aug 22, 2016
4% GILDS Covers with gold (5) Universal Jan 31, 2026
3% AUTHORISE Accredit gold is found in gold article (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 13, 2026
3% MAPLE Leaf on Canada's flag (5)
3% OAK ___ leaf cluster (decoration on a medal) (3) New York Times Mar 10, 2026
3% ANT Leaf-cutter, e.g. (3) Wall Street Journal Mar 5, 2026
3% LAURELTREE Bay leaf source (10) LA Times Daily Mar 1, 2026
3% INGOT Gold brick (5) The Telegraph Quick Feb 28, 2026
3% SEPAL Floral leaf (5) LA Times Daily Feb 27, 2026
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To "gild" something means to cover it with a thin layer of gold leaf. This process has been used for centuries to add a touch of luxury and elegance to various objects like frames, statues, or even desserts. In the context of the crossword clue, "Cover with gold leaf," the answer "GILD" fits perfectly as it succinctly captures this artistic technique.