Does it get narrower as it burns? (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TAPER Does it get narrower as it burns? (5) (5)
8% SLIM Narrow (4) New York Times Mini Feb 20, 2026
8% WIDE Not narrow (4)
7% OHSNAP "Sick burn!" (6) Wall Street Journal Feb 26, 2026
7% KEN Filmmaker Burns (3) Thomas Joseph Feb 25, 2026
7% AFIRE Burning (5) The Telegraph Plusword Feb 23, 2026
7% SEARS Burns, chars (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 23, 2026
7% BROOK Beck, burn (5) The Times Concise Feb 21, 2026
7% CHAR Burn a little (4) Commuter Feb 18, 2026
7% FLUTE Narrow wineglass (5) The Times Sunday Concise Feb 15, 2026
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