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20 answers for: A slow-burning fuse used for lighting flammable or...
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TOUCHPAPERA slow-burning fuse used for lighting flammable or explosive devices (10)
FLAMEPROOFDescription of ovenware able to be used when cooking with direct heat; or, fabric, treated so as to be non-flammable or fire-retardant (10)
LITLike a burning fuse
MATCHLOCKMusket using a slow-burning wick to ignite the charge (9)
ASHFLOWStarts to have fires in a slow burning avalanche (3,4)
CARTIREItem in a slow-burning fire
TIMESWITCHUsed for lighting up when away (4-6)
SPILLTo destroy or waste; a slop of upset milk e.g.; a stick or twist of wood or paper for lighting a candle, fire or pipe; or, a tumble from a bike or a horse (5)
BOMBSIGHTSSaid areas that have been laid waste by explosive devices (10)
ANTHRACITESlow-burning coal
DETERMINESMakes sure to check explosive devices (10)
MINEFIELDSAreas planted with explosive devices (10)
UNDERMINESInsidiously weakens when set beneath explosive devices
LETTERBOMBExplosive devices (6,4)
KINDLINGDry wood, small sticks, straw or twigs etc used for lighting a fire (8)
TINDERBOXA container for flint, steel and other essentials for kindling fire from a spark; or, by extension, anything potentially dangerous or explosive (9)
SPITFIREA cannon or volcano, emitting flames; an iconic aircraft of the Battle of Britain; a model of Triumph car; or, one with a hot or explosive temper (8)
SPLINTAn overlapping metal strip in medieval armour; a slip of wood for lighting a fire; a lath; or, a rigid support for a broken bone (6)
TAPERSpill used for lighting a candle (5)
TINDERMaterial used for lighting a fire