“*Luminous meteor [South Africa]” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FIREBRAND is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “*Luminous meteor [South Africa]”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 22, 2025, where it runs at 35 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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More clues from this puzzle
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