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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 100-Down

Appeared in 37 New York Times Crosswords between December 1993 and February 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 22, 2026 · 100-Down · 5 letters

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lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame"; "a night aflare with fireworks"; "candles alight on the tables"; "houses on fire"

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