Tongue that's used to make things shiny Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tongue that's used to make things shiny last seen in Telegraph 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is POLISH.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% POLISH Tongue that's used to make things shiny (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 12, 2019
5% GLOSSA The tongue, anatomically (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 24, 2026
5% WEARESOBACK "Things look great for us once again!" (11) New York Times Midi Apr 24, 2026
5% ZINC Metal used to make brass (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Apr 23, 2026
5% SOYA Bean used to make tofu (4) LA Times Daily Apr 20, 2026
5% ACETATE Disc - artificial shiny fabric, used to line clothes (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Apr 17, 2026
5% SWIMLAPS Make use of a community pool (8) USA Today Apr 12, 2026
5% GESTURES Doctor greets us making signals (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 7, 2026
5% TIED Like some tongues (4) New York Times Apr 4, 2026
5% SILKY Texture that's polished and shiny, like a ribbon (5)

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