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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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| 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) | ||
| 4% | HEST Command, old-style | (4) | Premier Sunday | Aug 23, 2026 |
| 4% | IRIDESCE Shimmer colorfully | (8) | New York Times | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 4% | SNACK Quick light meal (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 4% | LORGNETTE A pair of spectacles or opera glasses with a handle | (9) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Aug 9, 2026 |
| 4% | OPALESCE Shimmer lustrously | (8) | The Times Concise | Jul 30, 2026 |
| 4% | TEALIGHT Small candle in a jack-o'-lantern | (8) | USA Today | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 4% | GLEAM Sparkle, shimmer | (5) | The Times Concise | Mar 27, 2025 |
| 3% | WICK Candle part | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 3% | SYSTOLE New style's about love for hearty contraction (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Aug 31, 2026 |
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