Non-matte finish Crossword Clue

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Non-matte finish Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
2. give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
(noun)
1. an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
2. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MATTE (verb)
1. change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
MATTE (adjective)
1. not reflecting light; not glossy
MATTE (noun)
1. the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
2. a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
FINISH (noun)
1. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
2. event whose occurrence ends something
FINISH (verb)
1. finish eating all the food on one’s plate or on the table
2. finally be or do something

Hint 3: Anagram

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