The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word VARNISHES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1981.
Protective finishes crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| VARNISHES | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Protective finishes
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- finish
- beats
- circle
- circles
- circling
- closer
- finisher
- bra
- cao
- cap
- capped
- capping
Crossword Answer definitions
VARNISHES noun- A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
- Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
- (by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
- A passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time.
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