Refinement Crossword Clue

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Refinement Crossword Answer

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ELEGANCE

(8 letters)

CLASS

(5 letters)

TWEAK

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a strong liking
2. the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
(verb)
1. take a sample of
2. have a distinctive or characteristic taste

Hint 2: Clue Definition

REFINEMENT (noun)
1. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
2. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ELEGANCE
(8 letters)
CLASS
(5 letters)
TWEAK
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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