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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 | 19% | 5 | "People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ___": Abigail Van Buren | |
Steamed With Fire Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BRIMSTONE" which means:
- noun
- • An old name for sulfur
An example sentence would be:
- • "The smell of brimstone filled the air after the volcanic eruption."
- • "According to mythology, the underworld is filled with brimstone and fire."
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5 | Firefighting technique used to control a fire by starting a small controlled fire that burns against the path of the main fire. | |
6 | Fire management method that involves igniting a fire at the fire's edge and allowing it to burn back towards the main fire. | |
7 | Word after fire ... or a synonym of fire
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