Rub out "shines" changing it to "polishes" Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rub out "shines" changing it to "polishes" . 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BURNISHES.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BURNISHES Rub out "shines" changing it to "polishes" (9)
7% ERASE Rub out (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 8, 2025
6% RISE ___ and shine (4)
6% ERASED Rubbed out (6) USA Today Aug 11, 2025
6% BURNISHING Polishing and shining, rub vigorously (10)
5% SUAVE Socially polished (5) Newsday Nov 9, 2025
5% CLASS Polish lesson (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 31, 2025
5% SOLO Musician's chance to shine (4)
5% MATTE Finish without a shine (5) The Washington Post Mini Oct 23, 2025
5% ESSIE Nail-polish brand (5) Commuter Oct 23, 2025
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