Set fire to Crossword Clue

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Set fire to Crossword Answer

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LIT

(3 letters)

TORCH

(5 letters)

IGNITED

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. set afire or burning
2. provided with artificial light
(noun)
1. the humanistic study of a body of literature

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

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
SET (noun)
1. an unofficial association of people or groups
2. several exercises intended to be done in series
SET (verb)
1. get ready for a particular purpose or event
2. disappear beyond the horizon
SET (adjective)
1. set down according to a plan
2. (usually followed by `to’ or `for’) on the point of or strongly disposed

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Lit
(3 letters)
TORCH
(5 letters)
IGNITED
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
TIL

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Down

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