Shine Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Shine?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Shine is EXCEL. Other possible answers include GLOW, GLEAM, GLISTEN, beam, beamed, beaming, beams, effulgence, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Shine?

We have found 67 possible answers for the crossword clue Shine.

Q: What is another word for Shine?

We list 66 synonyms related to Shine. Common alternatives include BEAM, FALL, FELL, GLOW.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Shine?

Clues like Shine often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Independent Inquisitor, Daily Mail Mailword, The Sunday Times, The Times Specialist, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 28/07/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

be bright by reflecting or casting light; "Drive carefully--the wet road reflects" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

GLOW, BEAM, FALL

Hint 3: Best answers

EXCEL, GLOW, GLEAM

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Best answers for Shine

5 letters

4 letters

GLOW

7 letters

GLISTEN

All 67 answers for Shine

Shine with 4 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
GLOW	4
BEAM	4
FALL	4
FELL	4

Shine with 5 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
EXCEL	5
GLEAM	5
BEAMS	5
FALLS	5
GLINT	5
GLOWS	5
SHONE	5

Shine with 6 letters (10)

Answer	Letters
BEAMED	6
FALLEN	6
GLEAMS	6
GLINTS	6
GLOWED	6
POLISH	6
SHINES	6

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SMOOTH	6
STRIKE	6
STRUCK	6

Shine with 7 letters (12)

Answer	Letters
GLISTEN	7
BEAMING	7
FALLING	7
GLEAMED	7
GLINTED	7
GLITTER	7
GLOWING	7

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RADIATE	7
REFLECT	7
SHINING	7
SMOOTHS	7
STRIKES	7

Shine with 8 letters (14)

Answer	Letters
GLEAMING	8
GLINTING	8
GLISTENS	8
GLITTERS	8
POLISHED	8
POLISHES	8
RADIANCE	8

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RADIANCY	8
RADIATED	8
RADIATES	8
REFLECTS	8
SMOOTHED	8
SMOOTHEN	8
STRIKING	8

Shine with 9 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
GLISTENED	9
GLITTERED	9
POLISHING	9
RADIANCES	9
RADIATING	9
REFLECTED	9
SMOOTHENS	9
SMOOTHING	9

Shine with 10 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
EFFULGENCE	10
GLISTENING	10
GLITTERING	10
RADIANCIES	10
REFLECTING	10
REFULGENCE	10
REFULGENCY	10
SMOOTHENED	10

Shine with 11 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
EFFULGENCES	11
REFULGENCES	11
SMOOTHENING	11

Shine with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
REFULGENCIES	12

Synonyms for Shine

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What's the best solution for Shine?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Shine is EXCEL. Other possible answers include GLOW, GLEAM, GLISTEN, beam, beamed, beaming, beams, effulgence, among others.

How many solutions are there for Shine?

We have found 67 possible answers for the crossword clue Shine.

How do I find a solution for Shine?

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What is another word for Shine?

We list 66 synonyms related to Shine. Common alternatives include BEAM, FALL, FELL, GLOW.

Which crosswords feature clues like Shine?

Clues like Shine often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Independent Inquisitor, Daily Mail Mailword, The Sunday Times, The Times Specialist, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, among others.

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