Fire (up) Crossword Clue

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Fire (up) Crossword Answer

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IGNITE

(6 letters)

ROUSE

(5 letters)

ANGER

(5 letters)

AROUSE

(6 letters)

STIR

(4 letters)

AMP

(3 letters)

EXCITE

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. rate of revolution of a motor
(verb)
1. increase the number of rotations per minute

Hint 2: Clue Definition

FIRE (verb)
1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
2. provide with fuel
FIRE (noun)
1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
2. feelings of great warmth and intensity

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

IGNITE
(6 letters)
ROUSE
(5 letters)
ANGER
(5 letters)
AROUSE
(6 letters)
STIR
(4 letters)
AMP
(3 letters)
EXCITE
(6 letters)

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