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1 | 99% | 7 | 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 | 27% | 7 | Still pristine after a fire | |
Old Instrument Still In Position After Fire Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SACKBUT" which means:
- noun
- • A medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone
An example sentence would be:
- • "He played the sackbut in the renaissance music ensemble."
- • "The museum has a collection of ancient sackbuts."
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The Guardian Cryptic09 Jun 2017 | Across 12 | |
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