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noun • a convex shape that narrows toward a point • the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) • a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame • stick of wax with a wick in the middle verb • diminish gradually • give a point to | ||||||||
| 24% | 10 | Wetland plants used as torches | ||||||
noun • orchid with spikes of many fragrant white flowers on erect leafy stems; of wet or boggy ground through most of the West and northern North America | ||||||||
| 23% | 7 | Extinguishing candles | ||||||
noun • processing that involves blowing a gas | ||||||||
Candles Crossword Clue
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TAPERS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TAPERS
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times29 Jul 1988 | Down 8 | |
| New York Times27 Mar 1988 | Across 34 | |
| New York Times26 Oct 1987 | Down 5 | |
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