Like the pointed end of a pencil Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, February 24, 2016 · 44-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 24, 2016 · 44-Down · 7 letters
TAPERED0 of 7 letters revealed
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give a point to; "The candles are tapered"
verb
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