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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
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 | 26% | 11 | Violent method of attacking a target with a combination of explosives and fire | |
Fire When An Explosives Not Set To Start Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "IGNITE" which means:
- verb
- • Cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
- • Start to burn or burst into flames
- • Arouse or excite feelings and passions
- • Start or maintain a fire in
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a lighter to ignite the candle."
- • "The match failed to ignite the paper."
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