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% ELM ___ leaf beetle (pest) (3)
3% LID Cover (3) Eugene Sheffer Nov 18, 2025
3% ORO Acapulco gold (3)
3% COATS Covers (5) The Atlantic Nov 16, 2025
3% AURIC Gold-filled (5) Newsday Nov 15, 2025
3% PAD Floating leaf of a lily (3)
3% FLEA Leaf-chewing creature (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Nov 14, 2025
3% COMMODORE Gold toilet covers for officer in command (9) The Times Cryptic Nov 13, 2025
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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.