Reddish-brown shade Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Reddish-brown shade crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on October 9 2024 USA Today Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Reddish-brown shade has a total of 4 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | RUST | Reddish-brown shade | USA Today |
Definition
| • | The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or hydroxide; hence, by extension, any metallic film of corrosion. |
| • | A minute mold or fungus forming reddish or rusty spots on the leaves and stems of cereal and other grasses (Trichobasis Rubigo-vera), now usually believed to be a form or condition of the corn mildew (Puccinia graminis). As rust, it has solitary reddish spores; as corn mildew, the spores are double and blackish. |
| • | That which resembles rust in appearance or effects. |
| • | A composition used in making a rust joint. See Rust joint, below. |
| • | Foul matter arising from degeneration; as, rust on salted meat. |
| • | Corrosive or injurious accretion or influence. |
| • | To contract rust; to be or become oxidized. |
| • | To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust; also, to acquire a rusty appearance, as plants. |
| • | To degenerate in idleness; to become dull or impaired by inaction. |
| • | To cause to contract rust; to corrode with rust; to affect with rust of any kind. |
| • | To impair by time and inactivity. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- USA Today: Oct 9, 2024
- New York Times: Apr 3, 2023
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