Cryptic crossword clue
After damage by intense heat one building must be made lustrous 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BURNISHED

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
B
U
R
N
I
S
H
E
D

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "made lustrous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made lustrous = burnished.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BURNISHED mean?

BURNISHED verb
  1. To make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine.
  2. To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.
  3. (metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected.
BURNISHED adjective
  1. Polished, made shiny by rubbing (especially with a burnisher).
  2. Blazing, bright.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations