The lantern started flickering when one rested it on (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEANT The lantern started flickering when one rested it on (5) (5)
6% INTERNAL Domestic having one flickering lantern (8) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 18, 2022
5% NAP Short rest (3)
5% ONSET Start (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 15, 2026
5% EASEL Rest and relaxation on lake (5) The Times Cryptic Jan 15, 2026
5% LIE Rest, with "down" (3)
5% BEGAN Started (5) USA Today Jan 13, 2026
5% REPOSE Rest (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 7, 2026
5% SITS Rests (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 7, 2026
5% ITA "Give -- rest!" (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 7, 2026
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