Gaudiness and glamour located in tropical zones, primarily

The answer to “Gaudiness and glamour located in tropical zones, primarily” in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword is GLITZ — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword on September 23, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 15-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Gaudiness and glamour located in tropical zones, primarily” answer

GLITZ (5 letters)

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What does GLITZ mean?

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When else has “Gaudiness and glamour located in tropical zones, primarily” appeared?

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September 23, 2026 (most recent) → GLITZ. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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