Ones going down in flames? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, February 21, 2019 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, February 21, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 21, 2019 · 5-Down · 5 letters
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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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