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Tarnish Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 26/05/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation .
Hint 2: Synonyms
MAR, TAINT, SULLY
Hint 3: Best answers
MAR, TAINT, SULLY

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Best answers for Tarnish

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All 23 answers for Tarnish

Tarnish with 3 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
MAR3

Tarnish with 5 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
TAINT5
SULLY5
STAIN5

Tarnish with 6 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
SMIRCH6
DEFILE6
STAINS6

Tarnish with 7 letters (6)

AnswerLetters
BESMEAR7
DEFILED7
DEFILES7
STAINED7
SULLIED7
SULLIES7

Tarnish with 8 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
DEFILING8
MACULATE8
STAINING8
SULLYING8

Tarnish with 9 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
MACULATED9
MACULATES9
TARNISHED9
TARNISHES9

Tarnish with 10 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
MACULATING10
TARNISHING10

Synonyms for Tarnish

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What's the best solution for Tarnish?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Tarnish is MAR. Other possible answers include TAINT, SULLY, BESMEAR, SMIRCH, defile, defiled, defiles, defiling, among others.

How many solutions are there for Tarnish?

We have found 23 possible answers for the crossword clue Tarnish.

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What is another word for Tarnish?

We list 19 synonyms related to Tarnish. Common alternatives include STAIN, SULLY, DEFILE, STAINS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Tarnish?

Clues like Tarnish often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Telegraph, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, Daily Star, The Independent, Daily Mirror, among others.


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