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adjective • Soiled with snuff. • Sulky; angry; vexed. | ||||
| 38% | 13 | Candle extinguishing instrument | ||
noun • an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle | ||||
| 38% | 6 | Extinguishing a candle or flame | ||
noun • an out resulting from a fielding play (not a strikeout) | ||||
Word Possibly From The Notion Of Extinguishing A Candle Meaning Annoyed Peevish Or Put Out
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SNUFFY which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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