The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SFUMATO which also is the latest solution we found used in Boston Globe in 2000.
Effect used in 72 Down crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| SFUMATO | 100 % | 7 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Effect used in 72 Down
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Crossword Answer definitions
SFUMATO noun- In painting, the application of subtle layers of translucent paint so that there is no visible transition between colors, tones and often objects.
 
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