The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SATIN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Smooth kind of finish crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SATIN | 100 % | 5 |
Why may SATIN be the right solution?
"Satin" is a type of finish that is smooth and has a soft sheen, making it a fitting answer to the clue "Smooth kind of finish."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Smooth kind of finish
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Crossword Answer definitions
SATIN noun- A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).
- To make (paper, silver, etc.) smooth and glossy like satin.
- Semigloss.
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