NYT Crossword · 6 Down
“___ fire (started burning something)” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, December 14, 2004 as 6 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Tuesday, December 14, 2004 · 6 Down
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “___ fire (started burning something)”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with L and ends with A, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “___ fire (started burning something)” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at 6 Down.
What is the answer to the “___ fire (started burning something)” crossword clue?
The answer is LITA (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.