Needlessly adorns, in an idiom Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Needlessly adorns, in an idiom” from the New York Times crossword of October 11, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 11, 2026
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GILDS is the answer to “Needlessly adorns, in an idiom”. It means to cover with a thin layer of gold.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To cover with a thin layer of gold.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ISLGD.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Embellishes”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Needlessly adorns, in an idiom”?
GILDS, 5 letters: to cover with a thin layer of gold.
When was “Needlessly adorns, in an idiom” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of October 11, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with G.