Locale for an old flame? Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Locale for an old flame?” from the New York Times crossword of September 10, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
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WICK is the answer to “Locale for an old flame?”. It means a bundle of loosely twisted fibers in a candle or oil lamp.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A bundle of loosely twisted fibers in a candle or oil lamp.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: IWKC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Action movie protagonist played by Reeves”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Locale for an old flame?”?
WICK, 4 letters: a bundle of loosely twisted fibers in a candle or oil lamp.
When was “Locale for an old flame?” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of September 10, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with W.