Crossword clue

“In flames”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
AFIRE
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “In flames” ran in the Newsday Crossword on December 8, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “In flames” clue?+

The answer is AFIRE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 4 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on December 8, 2025.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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