Polishes, as text
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
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Polishes, as text (5)
Answer
The answer to Polishes, as text is Edits (5 letters).
Why does Edits fit this clue?
This clue uses a qualifier to narrow the meaning, where 'Polishes, as text' points to EDITS as the answer. To edit means to prepare written material for publication by correcting, revising, or adapting it. The qualifier 'as text' specifies the editorial sense of polishing rather than the physical sense of making something shiny. When editors polish text, they refine the language, fix errors, and improve clarity, which is exactly what the editing process accomplishes.
What does Polishes, as text mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
polishes
verb
•to refine or improve something by making corrections or revisions
text
noun
•written or printed words, especially in a document or manuscript
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 111-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Edits mean?
noun
•A change to the text of a document.
•A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.
verb
•To change a text, or a document.
•To be the editor of a publication.
Origin of the word Edits
•origin: Latin 'editus', past participle of 'edere' meaning 'to give out, put forth, publish'
•period: 17th century
The word originally meant 'to publish' or 'bring forth' a work, and only later developed its modern meaning of making changes or revisions to text.
How to use Edits in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Edits.
•“The author carefully edits her manuscript to polish the prose before submitting it to publishers.”
•“The film director edits the raw footage to create the final version of the movie.”
•“She edits the company newsletter every month to ensure all articles are clear and error-free.”
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- What is the answer to Polishes, as text?
- The answer is Edits (5 letters).
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- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Polishes, as text have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Edits.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
111 Across
answer length
5 letters