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Thought to be a contracted style of "shimmer" or "sparkle", an old word for a candle, lantern or light; an eye; a pair of spectacles; or, a quick peep (4) Crossword Clue
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Crossword Answer For Thought to be a contracted style of "shimmer" or "sparkle", an old word for a candle, lantern or light; an eye; a pair of spectacles; or, a quick peep (4):
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | GLIM Thought to be a contracted style of "shimmer" or "sparkle", an old word for a candle, lantern or light; an eye; a pair of spectacles; or, a quick peep (4) | (4) | ||
| 5% | ELAN Sparkling style | (4) | Commuter | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 4% | DIM Like the light from a candle | (3) | ||
| 4% | HIE Scurry, old-style | (3) | Newsday | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 4% | LAMES Shimmering fabrics | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 4% | GLEAMS Sparkles | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 4% | RETRO Old-fashioned style | (5) | ||
| 4% | ALLHAIL Old-style greeting | (7) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 4% | SHONE Sparkled | (5) | USA Today | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 4% | GLISTEN Sparkle | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 27, 2025 |
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