Quick take, Aug. 16 -- If you only want the solution, the answer is MATTE. For those who want to play with a fair fight, scroll through the hints first. Essential hints Word type: adjective, common everyday usage Vowels: 2 different vowels Repeated letters: yes, one consonant repeats Starts with: M Ends with: E Meaning clue: describes a [.]

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