Twinkle Crossword Clue

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Twinkle Crossword Answer

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GLEAM

(5 letters)

GLIMMER

(7 letters)

SPARKLE

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a momentary flash of light
2. a spatially localized brightness
(verb)
1. throw a glance at; take a brief look at
2. be shiny, as if wet

Hint 2: Clue Definition

TWINKLE (noun)
1. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
2. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
TWINKLE (verb)
1. emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
2. gleam or glow intermittently

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

GLEAM
(5 letters)
GLIMMER
(7 letters)
SPARKLE
(7 letters)

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