Decorating by inserting pieces of wood, ivory, etc. into prepared slots in a surface (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% INLAYING Decorating by inserting pieces of wood, ivory, etc. into prepared slots in a surface (8) (8)
5% LEVER Decorative part of some slot machines (5) USA Today Nov 3, 2025
5% RUG Piece of floor decor (3) Universal Sep 24, 2025
4% STENT Artery insert (5) Eugene Sheffer Nov 8, 2025
4% SEEMLY Decorous (6) New York Times Nov 7, 2025
4% TRIM Decorate (4) Eugene Sheffer Nov 5, 2025
4% HASP Slotted fastener (4) LA Times Daily Nov 4, 2025
4% FRETWORK Decorative carvings in wood/metal (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Nov 3, 2025
4% TOOTHPASTE Cleaner of some ivories? (10) (10) The Guardian Quiptic Nov 2, 2025
4% TRIMS Decorates (5) New York Times Oct 31, 2025
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