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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 55% | 7 | Vintage song that asks 'Why, why, why Delilah?' | |
3 | 37% | 7 | Known for his quote 'Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.' | |
Why Some Carry A Torch Crossword Clue
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ARSON which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ARSON
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ARSON" which means:
- noun
- • Malicious burning to destroy property verb
- • To illegally set fire to; to burn down in a criminal manner
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was accused of arson after setting fire to his neighbor's house."
- • "The investigators suspected that someone had intentionally arsoned the building."
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New York Times14 Dec 1988 | Across 67 | |
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