Extinguish, as a candle Crossword Clue

We have the 5-letter answer for Extinguish, as a candle crossword clue, last seen in the NYT Midi Crossword October 22, 2026 puzzle. Let us help you solve the crossword clue that has you stumped so you can finish the puzzle.

Extinguish, as a candle Crossword Answer

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  • (noun)
    1. sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
    2. a pinch of smokeless tobacco inhaled at a single time
  • (adjective)
    1. snuff colored; of a greyish to yellowish brown
  • (verb)
    1. sniff or smell inquiringly
    2. inhale (something) through the nose
  • EXTINGUISH (verb)
    1. extinguish by crushing
    2. kill in large numbers
  • CANDLE (noun)
    1. the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d’Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin
    2. stick of wax with a wick in the middle
  • CANDLE (verb)
    1. examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light

Extinguish, as a candle Crossword Clue Q&A

  1. Why is SNUFF the answer to Extinguish, as a candle crossword clue?
    • To snuff a candle is to put out its flame.
  2. When was Extinguish, as a candle crossword clue used most recently?
  3. What was the most recent answer for Extinguish, as a candle crossword clue?
    • The most recent answer for the clue is SNUFF
  4. What is the 5-letter answer for Extinguish, as a candle crossword clue?
    • SNUFF

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