Spotted in the Universal Crossword crossword on January 9, 2026, the clue "Not glossy" has 7 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is MATTE (5 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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7 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MATTE
Not glossy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
99%
MATTE
Not glossy
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
50%
SLEEKS
Makes glossy, as hair
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2023
50%
SLEEKS
Makes glossy, as hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2023
50%
ENAMELING
Coating with glossy varnish
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 9, 2022
50%
ENAMELING
Coating with glossy varnish
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
50%
SLEEK
Smooth and glossy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2021
50%
SLEEK
Smooth and glossy
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2021
50%
SLICKS
Makes glossy, as one’s hair
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 12, 2020
50%
SLICKS
Makes glossy, as one’s hair
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 12, 2020
1%
DULLFINISH
Feature of nonglossy countertops
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
DULLFINISH
Feature of nonglossy countertops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
MATTES
Nonglossy lipstick options
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2020
1%
MATTES
Nonglossy lipstick options
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Not glossy" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 7 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MATTE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Not glossy"?
The best answer for "Not glossy" is MATTE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Not glossy" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 8 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 9, 2026.