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noun • stick of wax with a wick in the middle • the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin verb • examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light | ||||||||
| 48% | 8 | Taper or taper off | ||||||
verb • make small or insignificant • represent as less significant or important • cause to seem less serious; play down | ||||||||
| 32% | 11 | Taper to a thin strip, providing light support | ||||||
noun • a holder with sockets for candles | ||||||||
Taper Also Leading Light In Church
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CANDLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CANDLE
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