The Clue
Test eggs (6 letter answer)
The Answer
CANDLE
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Notes
The answer CANDLE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
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Definition
CANDLE as a noun:
1. (candle, taper, wax light) = stick of wax with a wick in the middle
2. (candle, candela, cd, standard candle) = the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin
CANDLE as a verb:
1. examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light