The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DOUSES which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2010.
Extinguishes, as a candle crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DOUSES | 60 % | 6 |
| BLOWSOUT | 20 % | 8 |
| SNUFFS | 20 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Extinguishes, as a candle
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- break
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Crossword Answer definitions
DOUSES verb- To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
- To fall suddenly into water.
- To put out; to extinguish.
- To strike, beat, or thrash.
- To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result DOUSES
- Extinguishes
- Throws cold water on
- Splashes
- Wets thoroughly
- Pours water on
- Puts out
- Extinguishes, as a candle
- Hoses down
- Puts out, as a fire
- Drenches.