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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: FLARED

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We think the answer is "FLARED" which means:

    noun
  • • A shape that spreads outward
  • • A sudden burst of flame
  • • A burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
  • • Reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
  • • A sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
  • • A sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
  • • An unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
  • • A sudden outburst of emotion
  • • A device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
  • • A short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
  • • (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
  • verb
  • • Burn brightly
  • • Become flared and widen, usually at one end
  • • Shine with a sudden light
  • • Erupt or intensify suddenly

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She wore a flared skirt that swirled around her as she walked."
  • • "The flared sleeves on her dress added a dramatic touch to her outfit."

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New York Times08 May 2002 Down 18
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