Cryptic crossword clue
Surprisingly, Tinder has lost lustre 9

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

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What does TARNISHED mean?

TARNISHED verb
  1. To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
  2. To soil, sully, damage or compromise
  3. To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
TARNISHED adjective
  1. Discolored or blemished.
  2. (by extension, of one's reputation, name or word) Sullied or dishonored.

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