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| 3 | 42% | 9 | Sails designed for wind from ahead or abeam | |
Torches Moving Abeam In Uncertain Motion Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FLAMBEAUX which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FLAMBEAUX
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FLAMBEAUX" which means:
- noun
- • A burning torch, especially one carried in procession.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The flambeaux flickered in the night, casting eerie shadows on the surrounding walls."
- • "During the mardi gras parades, the flambeaux carriers lit up the streets with their torches."
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| The Guardian Cryptic29 Nov 2022 | Across 22 | |
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