Crossword clue

“Put a fresh surface on”

This clue appeared as 18-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
REFINISH
Letters8
Starts withR
Ends withH
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 24, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Put a fresh surface on” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 24, 2026 as 18-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with R and ends with H, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Put a fresh surface on” clue?+

The answer is REFINISH (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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