Light a fire under Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Thursday, October 10, 2019 · 16-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 2008 and October 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 10, 2019 · 16-Across · 6 letters
AROUSE0 of 6 letters revealed
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call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"
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6 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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