| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Candle put down on middle of step | The Times Cryptic | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Small candle in a jack-o'-lantern | USA Today | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Relative of a votive candle | New York Times | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Miserly with ale brewed to provide illumination (3,5) | ||
| Candle originally used to warm a steeped drink | ||
| Evening meal is insubstantial but this creates a nice ambience | ||
| Little candle in a metal cup | USA Today | 24 May 2023 |
| Small candle | Eugene Sheffer | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Small squat candle |