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| 2 | 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. | |
| 3 | 27% | 5 | They say you might need this to start the engine in the shade | |
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IGNITION which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IGNITION
Updated: May 28, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "IGNITION" which means:
- noun
- • The process of initiating combustion or catching fire
- • The mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
- • The act of setting something on fire
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ignition of the car was faulty and wouldn't start."
- • "He turned the key in the ignition and the engine roared to life."
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| Telegraph Cryptic29 May 2024 | Down 17 | |
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