Set afire crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with I and has 6 letters.

IGNITE

IGNITE — the 6-letter solution to “Set afire”, entered at 6 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 14, 2022.

About this clue

“Set afire” appeared as 6 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 14, 2022, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 11, 2025.

Letters
6
Position
6 Down
Times seen
3

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • LIT3 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Set afire”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the answer to “Set afire” is IGNITE — 6 letters, entered at 6 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: LIT, IGNITE. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with I.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.