CANDLE

6 letters 9 Scrabble points /ˈkændl̩/

Definition of CANDLE

noun
  1. A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

  2. The protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter.

  3. A unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the SI unit candela.

verb
  1. To observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source.

  2. To dry greenware prior to beginning of the firing cycle, setting the kiln at 200° Celsius until all water is removed from the greenware.

  3. To check an item (such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters C A N D L E
Length 6 letters
Scrabble Score 9 points

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