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Tarnished instead, sadly Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tarnished instead, sadly last seen in Mirror 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 STAINED.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | STAINED Tarnished instead, sadly | (7) | Mirror Cryptic | Sep 30, 2024 |
| 6% | EA "Sadly ..." | (2) | USA Today Quick | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 6% | ALAS "Sadly ..." | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 6% | SMEAR Tarnish, as a reputation | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 6% | LIEU In ___ of (instead) | (4) | ||
| 6% | SULLY Spoil, tarnish | (5) | The Times Concise | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 6% | MAR Tarnish | (3) | Universal | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 5% | IDLIKETOSOLVE Words said instead of spinning or buying | (13) | TV | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 5% | CHELSEA Brew cups instead for team | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 5% | AVATAR Cassava tarnished beholden image (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Dec 18, 2025 |
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