Lighted part of a candle Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 3, 2013 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 3, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 3, 2013 · 40-Down · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
noun
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