Photo finish is a term used to describe a close race or competition, where the outcome is so close that it can only be determined by a photograph. The crossword solutions for this term are MATTE (5 letters), STAT (4 letters), GLOSSY (6 letters), GLOSS (5 letters), GENIC (5 letters), OPS (3 letters), SEPIA (5 letters), MAE (3 letters), GRAPH (5 letters), and DEADLOCK (8 letters). MATTE is a type of finish that has a dull, non-reflective surface. STAT is an abbreviation for 'statistically'. GLOSSY is a type of finish that has a shiny, reflective surface. GLOSS is another word for shine. GENIC is an adjective meaning 'relating to genes'. OPS is an abbreviation for 'operations'. SEPIA is a reddish-brown color. MAE is an acronym for 'maximum allowable error'. GRAPH is a diagram or chart. DEADLOCK is a situation in which no progress can be made.