Crossword clue
“Became tarnished”
This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
LOSTLUSTERLetters10
Starts withL
Ends withR
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Became tarnished” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 22, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with L and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Became tarnished” clue?+
The answer is LOSTLUSTER (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 22, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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