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Extinguish Crossword Clue
There are 32 exact and 101 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DOUSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DOUSE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DOUSE" which means:
- verb
- • Put out, as of a candle or a light
- • Wet thoroughly
- • Dip into a liquid
- • Immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
- • Lower quickly
- • Slacken
- • Cover with liquid; pour liquid onto noun
- • A sudden plunging into water.
- • A blow or stroke, especially to the face.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Please douse the campfire before leaving."
- • "He quickly doused the flames with water."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times20 Feb 2018 | Down 29 | |
| The Guardian Quick28 Mar 2014 | Down 12 | |
| New York Times28 Jul 2013 | Down 96 | |
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