Like the top coat of nail polish Crossword Clue

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Like the top coat of nail polish Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. become clear
2. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
(adjective)
1. accurately stated or described
2. free of restrictions or qualifications
(noun)
1. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
2. the state of being free of suspicion
(adverb)
1. in an easily perceptible manner
2. completely

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

POLISH (verb)
1. make (a surface) shine
2. bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
POLISH (noun)
1. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
2. the property of being smooth and shiny
LIKE (verb)
1. prefer or wish to do something
2. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
LIKE (adjective)
1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
2. conforming in every respect
LIKE (noun)
1. a similar kind
2. a kind of person

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
CARLE

More LA Times Crossword (4/22/2026) Answers

Across

1. Embrace

5. Voting alliance

9. With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle

13. Hi there matey

15. Toll unit

16. Sprint or marathon

17. Green bug named for its camouflaging ability

19. Mrs. in Mallorca

20. First light

21. Tip of a sock

22. "We need assistance!"

24. Go kaput

25. Aveeno grain

28. Largest deer species

30. Solar event

32. Wild guess

34. Broad City star Glazer

36. "c u l8r"

37. Sub in a deli

38. Part of ACLU

39. "About the Author" sections

40. Like some bourbons

41. Starting squad

42. Decent size for a meadow

43. Grapple in a ring

45. Stage presence?

47. Big Apple newspaper for short

48. Meditation chants

49. Took for a ride

52. Shiba ___

53. Partner in crime

55. NCAA sch. with the mascot Sparty

56. Gives only perfunctory effort

60. Is just the right size for

61. Nerf darts, e.g.

62. Shocking response at the altar

63. Rapper born Tracy Marrow

64. See 9-Across

65. Tube tops

66. Flower-visiting buzzers

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Down

1. Tough to endure

2. Busiest airport in the midwest

3. Neighborhood spot for fresh produce

4. Turn red perhaps

5. Made bubbles, say

6. Tilt

7. Galoot

8. Make-or-break point

9. Violin carrier

10. Log chopper

11. Inc. alternative

12. Crossed paths

14. Genre with symphonies and sonatas

18. French holiday

20. Key and Peele, e.g.

23. N'awlins sandwiches

24. “Wasn’t me,” e.g.

25. Accessories favored by serious gamers

26. Regarding

27. On pins and needles

29. Privileged groups

31. Must-have purses

32. Aired

33. All choked up

35. Blvd. kin

44. Mood

46. Trivial complaint

50. Lauder of cosmetics

51. Uses a Swiffer

52. Privy to

53. Perched upon

54. Storage boxes

56. Writer's block?

57. Med. insurance option

58. Texter's "Be there soon"

59. St. known for spuds

60. Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps

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