Hold a candle to? Crossword Clue

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Hold a candle to? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
(verb)
1. be identical or equivalent to
2. be equal to in quality or ability
(adjective)
1. having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
2. having the same quantity, value, or measure as another

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

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
HOLD (verb)
1. be capable of holding or containing
2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
HOLD (noun)
1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
2. time during which some action is awaited

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More Newsday Crossword (1/30/2026) Answers

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24. Heads off

25. Dismount

26. Bug with a season

28. Drink that may be 'dark'

29. Model plane kit part

30. Extensive

32. Heavy-hearted

33. Middle of quote

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39. Audio attachment

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46. Big league aide

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50. Historic German architectural school

51. End of quote

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60. One from the Baltics

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62. Brief moment, briefly

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3. Way out of date

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5. Made up (for)

6. Worth

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8. Work with a sickle

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12. Facade feature

13. Gold-__ (blonde)

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27. Maple leaf shape

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35. Really?

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37. Ill-mannered

38. Train cars' connection

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42. Publicity people

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48. Take for a term

49. Ski trail

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53. Camera aperture

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