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noun • the event of something burning (often destructive) • the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy • the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke • a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile • feelings of great warmth and intensity • fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking • a severe trial • intense adverse criticism verb • start firing a weapon • cause to go off • bake in a kiln so as to harden • terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position • go off or discharge • drive out or away by or as if by fire • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • destroy by fire • provide with fuel • generate an electrical impulse • become ignited • start or maintain a fire in | ||||
| 27% | 6 | Sweetheart having returned, excitement ultimately rising | ||
noun • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another verb • make revolution • fill with distaste • cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of | ||||
| 27% | 8 | Excitement of captain rising around happy hour | ||
noun • loud confused noise from many sources • a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits | ||||
Queen Once Provided Rising Excitement
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FIRE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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FIRE
Updated: September 1, 2025
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