Burning Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Burning?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Burning is LIT. Other possible answers include ARDENT, URGENT, ALIGHT, REDHOT, ABLAZE, AFIRE, VEHEMENT, AGLOW, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Burning?

We have found 63 possible answers for the crossword clue Burning.

Q: What is another word for Burning?

We list 51 synonyms related to Burning. Common alternatives include BIT, CUT, BITE, BURN.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Burning?

Clues like Burning often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Genius, The Sun Coffee Time, The Guardian Quick, Financial Times Daily, Daily Mail Quick, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 18/08/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin .

Hint 2: Synonyms

LIT, BIT, CUT

Hint 3: Best answers

LIT, ARDENT, URGENT

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Best answers for Burning

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All 63 answers for Burning

Burning with 3 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
LIT	3
BIT	3
CUT	3

Burning with 4 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
BITE	4
BURN	4
CUTS	4
FIRE	4
GLOW	4

Burning with 5 letters (10)

Answer	Letters
AFIRE	5
AGLOW	5
BITES	5
BURNS	5
BURNT	5
FIRED	5
FIRES	5

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GLOWS	5
STING	5
STUNG	5

Burning with 6 letters (14)

Answer	Letters
ARDENT	6
URGENT	6
ALIGHT	6
REDHOT	6
ABLAZE	6
AFLAME	6
ONFIRE	6

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ON FIRE	6
BITING	6
BITTEN	6
BURN UP	6
FIRING	6
GLOWED	6
STINGS	6

Burning with 7 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
BURN OFF	7
COMBUST	7
CUTTING	7
GLOWING	7
SUNBURN	7

Burning with 8 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
VEHEMENT	8
BURN DOWN	8
BURNINGS	8
COMBUSTS	8
STINGING	8
SUNBURNS	8

Burning with 9 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
CAUTERISE	9
CAUTERIZE	9
COMBUSTED	9
SUNBURNED	9

Burning with 10 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
CAUTERISED	10
CAUTERISES	10
CAUTERIZED	10
CAUTERIZES	10
COMBUSTING	10
COMBUSTION	10
INCINERATE	10
SUNBURNING	10

Burning with 11 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
CAUTERISING	11
CAUTERIZING	11
COMBUSTIONS	11
INCINERATED	11
INCINERATES	11

Burning with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
INCINERATING	12

Burning with 13 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
ELECTROCUTION	13

Burning with 14 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
ELECTROCUTIONS	14

Synonyms for Burning

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What's the best solution for Burning?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Burning is LIT. Other possible answers include ARDENT, URGENT, ALIGHT, REDHOT, ABLAZE, AFIRE, VEHEMENT, AGLOW, among others.

How many solutions are there for Burning?

We have found 63 possible answers for the crossword clue Burning.

How do I find a solution for Burning?

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What is another word for Burning?

We list 51 synonyms related to Burning. Common alternatives include BIT, CUT, BITE, BURN.

Which crosswords feature clues like Burning?

Clues like Burning often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Genius, The Sun Coffee Time, The Guardian Quick, Financial Times Daily, Daily Mail Quick, among others.

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