Spot for a flame Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 22, 2012 · 62-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 22, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 22, 2012 · 62-Across · 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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