I am currently doing a crossword and one of the clues is "blackened candle wick." The answer is a word of 5 letters - by solving other adjoining clues I have I have the first,second and fourth letters of this answer,viz. S N - F -. The dictionaries I am currently using don't provide any answers so somebody please HELP by emailing me at shirleyandnigel@optusnet.com.au, Thanks.
The correct word is SNUFFThe charred portion of a candlewick is the blackened, burnt end where the flame of the candle has been consuming the wick. This can affect the burn quality and performance of the candle, as charred wicks can create more soot and smoke. Trimming the wick regularly to remove the charred portion can help maintain a clean and efficient burn.
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