Forms glossy surface on handle coated with odd bits of silver backing Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Forms glossy surface on handle coated with odd bits of silver backing last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ENAMELS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ENAMELS Forms glossy surface on handle coated with odd bits of silver backing (7) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 28, 2024
3% ENAMEL Hard glossy coating (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Dec 11, 2025
3% ENAMELED Formed a glossy surface. (8)
2% HILT Sword handle (4) Universal Jan 7, 2026
2% SEAR Cook the surface of (4) LA Times Daily Jan 4, 2026
2% TARMAC River rodent going back to surface (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 2, 2026
2% HAFT Dagger handle (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 2, 2026
2% METAL Silver or gold (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 30, 2025
2% FLOAT Relax on your back on the surface of the swimming pool (5)
2% MAT Prayer surface (3) Universal Dec 27, 2025

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