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Targets Of Snuffers Crossword Clue
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WICKS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WICKS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "WICKS" which means:
- noun
- • Any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
- • A loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame verb
- • To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.
- • (of a liquid) to traverse (i.e. be conveyed by capillary action) through a wick or other porous material, as water through a sponge. usually followed by through.
- • To strike (a stone) obliquely; to strike (a stationary stone) just enough that the played stone changes direction.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to buy new wicks for the candles."
- • "The wicks on these lamps are frayed and need to be replaced."
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| New York Times06 Jan 2017 | Across 32 | |
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