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| 46% | 8 | A statement that can be understood both literally and figuratively | ||||||
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| 36% | 8 | Fire management method that involves igniting a fire at the fire's edge and allowing it to burn back towards the main fire. | ||||||
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Come Under Fire Literally Or Figuratively Crossword Clue
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TAKEFLAK which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TAKEFLAK
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times15 Jun 2022 | Down 41 | TAKEFLAK |
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