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noun • any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action • a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame | ||||||||
| 32% | 10 | Thin threads used for candle lighting | ||||||
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| 28% | 11 | Threads that carry the flame in a candle | ||||||
noun • the wick of a candle • loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern | ||||||||
Candle Threads Crossword Clue
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WICKS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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WICKS
Updated: October 10, 2023
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | An ornamental border of loose threads, tassels or twists; hair or “bangs” hanging over the brow, reminiscent of said passementerie; or, any outer edge or periphery
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
13 May 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 13 May 2023 |
2 | Decoration made from a tuft of threads
The Guardian Speedy -
14 Jun 2015 | The Guardian Speedy / 14 Jun 2015 |
3 | Invisible threads?
The Guardian Quick -
03 Jan 2017 | The Guardian Quick / 03 Jan 2017 |
4 | Like groovy threads
New York Times -
26 Oct 1991 | New York Times / 26 Oct 1991 |
5 | Producer of fine threads
New York Times -
01 Dec 2007 | New York Times / 01 Dec 2007 |
6 | Threads that are dipped in wax to make a candle | |
7 | Threads that carry the flame in a candle |
