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
5% OVERLAYS Decorative coverings, as of gold leaf (8) Premier Sunday Sep 13, 2026
3% BRANCHES Leaf holders on trees (8)
3% RAKED Made a leaf pile, perhaps (5) LA Times Daily Sep 15, 2026
3% OVER Turn __ a new leaf (4) Newsday Sep 14, 2026
3% LAME Gold fabric (4) LA Times Daily Sep 14, 2026
3% SEPAL Leaf-like part of a plant (5) Puzzler Backwords Sep 12, 2026
3% DEW Morning droplets on a leaf (3)
3% ELM ___ leaf beetle (pest) (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.