The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word VENEER
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More clues leading to the result VENEER
- Facing archdeacon, fellow appears powerless
- Façade archdeacon always displayed
- Archdeacon always displaying specious refinement
- Facing archdeacon, counterpart appearing powerless
- Facing material changes to revenue after United’s expulsion
- Verne novel featuring Nemo’s second appearance
- Finish shift after introducing new head of engineering
- Go off track to get round edges of Eastern Front?
- Thin coat able to be removed in August
- Scenes 3-5 in version of Camouflage
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The straight part
We know that "Front?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case front? = veneer.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.
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What does VENEER mean?
VENEER noun- A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
- An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.
- To apply veneer to.
- To disguise with apparent goodness.