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2 | 40% | 7 | Lit a match | |
3 | 34% | 7 | Word to describe the appearance of the moon when it is more than half lit but not fully lit | |
Lit As A Match Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "STRUCK" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming verb
- • (sometimes with out or through) to delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
- • (physical) to have a sharp or sudden effect.
- • To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
- • (personal, social) to have a sharp or severe effect.
- • To touch; to act by appulse.
- • To take down, especially in the following contexts.
- • To set off on a walk or trip.
- • To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
- • To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.
- • To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
- • To make and ratify.
- • To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.
- • To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.
- • To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.
- • (sugar-making) to lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.
- • To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
- • To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.
- • To balance (a ledger or account).
An example sentence would be:
- • "He struck the wall with his fist."
- • "The thunder struck fear into their hearts."
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