Clues for the word "BURNISH"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 19 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on January 09, 2026.
Definition of burnish
- a. - To cause to shine; to make smooth and bright; to polish; specifically, to polish by rubbing with something hard and smooth; as, to burnish brass or paper.
- v. i. - To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.
- n. - The effect of burnishing; gloss; brightness; luster.
Referring Clues
- Buff
- Put a shine on
- Make lustrous
- Make shine
- Make shine
- Make shine
- Smooth by rubbing
- Polish
- Make bright by rubbing
- Polish by endless brushing, possibly
- Polish by rubbing
- After stream his wheels shine
- Shine by rubbing
- Make shiny by friction
- Polish water supply is hot
- Rub up perversely in silence
- Rub in the preparation, mum, to make it shine
- Rub in, working with mum, and polish
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - January 09, 2026
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 30, 2025
- Daily Quick - April 18, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 10, 2016
- Guardian Quick - July 29, 2014
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - May 28, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - April 09, 2012
- Netword - October 23, 2011
- Guardian Quick - January 05, 2011
- LA Times Sunday - November 22, 2009
- Guardian Quick - June 27, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - December 05, 2007
- LA Times Sunday - May 20, 2007
- Guardian Quick - July 15, 2006
- Guardian Speedy - May 09, 2004
- New York Times - November 30, 2003
- Washington Post - February 13, 2002
- Guardian Prize - September 08, 2001
- Washington Post - January 30, 2001