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
3% BETEL Leaf chewed as a stimulant (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 27, 2025
3% ORO Guatemalan gold (3) LA Times Daily Oct 26, 2025
3% MAPLE Canada's leaf (5) (5) Puzzler Oct 21, 2025
3% BAY ___ leaf (fragrant leaf) (3)
3% TEA Loose-leaf beverage (3) LA Times Daily Oct 7, 2025
3% WON Was good as gold? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 3, 2025
3% WINS Takes gold (4) New York Times Oct 1, 2025
3% ALL "___ that glitters is not gold" (3)
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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.