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Clue: "Shines"
"Shines" is a New York Times crossword puzzle clue that we have seen 4 times. When there are multiple answers, the answers are sorted by the most recently seen.
Most likely answer
EXCELS
Possible answers
EXCELS
STANDSOUT
GLEAMS
WAXES
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Recent usage in crossword puzzles
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