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2 | 25% | 8 | A tall lamp with a torch-like holder for a flame | |
3 | 20% | 12 | Known for their vibrant, torch-like inflorescences | |
Torch Holder Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SCONCE" which means:
- 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 verb
- • To impose a fine, a forfeit, or a mulct.
- • To shut within a sconce; to imprison.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She placed a decorative sconce on either side of the fireplace."
- • "The sconce on the wall provided a soft and warm glow in the room."
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New York Times07 Aug 2013 | Across 47 | |
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