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Turned Back On Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RELIT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RELIT

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199%5Exact Match!
295%7Exact Match!
335%11Turned back

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RELIT" which means:

    verb
  • • To light or kindle anew.
  • • To render again with different simulated lighting conditions.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She relit the candle that had burned out."
  • • "He relit the fire in the fireplace."

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New York Times29 Dec 1994 Down 13
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