patina
NOUN
/pætənə/
6 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
patina is a valid 6-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3A1T1I1N1A1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does patina mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
A fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper).
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2
A gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling.
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3
An acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood).
“a patina of frost”
“a patina of good breeding”
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