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noun • a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather • a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate • a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce • a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light | ||||||||
| 32% | 12 | People who carry the torch | ||||||
noun • A person who continues the work of another | ||||||||
| 32% | 8 | Relay race where runners carry a small torch | ||||||
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One Might Carry A Torch Crossword Clue
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SCONCE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SCONCE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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