Clues for the word "SCONCE"
We've had 45 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 77 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on January 13, 2026.
Definition of sconce
- p. p. - A fortification, or work for defense; a fort.
- p. p. - A hut for protection and shelter; a stall.
- p. p. - A piece of armor for the head; headpiece; helmet.
- p. p. - Fig.: The head; the skull; also, brains; sense; discretion.
- p. p. - A poll tax; a mulct or fine.
- p. p. - A protection for a light; a lantern or cased support for a candle; hence, a fixed hanging or projecting candlestick.
- p. p. - Hence, the circular tube, with a brim, in a candlestick, into which the candle is inserted.
- p. p. - A squinch.
- p. p. - A fragment of a floe of ice.
- p. p. - A fixed seat or shelf.
- v. t. - To shut up in a sconce; to imprison; to insconce.
- v. t. - To mulct; to fine.
Referring Clues
- Torch carrier
- Where a candlestick parks?
- One may carry a torch
- Torch holder
- Candle holder
- Bracket for candles
- Candle bracket
- Wall bracket
- Candlestick park?
- Decorative wall light fixture
- Wall fixture
- Torch bearer
- Candlestick holder on a wall
- Candlestick holder on the wall
- Its back is up against the wall
- Candle's place
- Bracket candlestick
- Wall-mounted candleholder
- Its contents are often wicked
- Ornamental light fixture
- It may carry a torch
- Decorative fixture
- Chandelier alternative
- Keeper of the flame?
- Candlestick socket
- Shelter for fine candlestick
- Basis of sweet course in times past: a lot of ale
- Head imposed fine at university
- Earthworks (second century) not repeated
- Light fitment in the old days (after second century)
- Candlestick
- Candlestick holder
- Candle holder about to be stuck into cake
- One carrying a torch?
- Wall light
- Candle holder on a wall
- Candleholder
- Decorative candle holder
- Torch bearer, maybe
- One might carry a torch
- Wall decor
- Light fixture attached to a wall
- Wall-mounted light
- Light fixture on a wall
- Wall-mounted light fixture
Last Seen In
- New York Times - January 13, 2026
- LA Times - November 24, 2025
- LA Times - September 09, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - December 20, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - December 03, 2024
- Daily American - November 20, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - September 27, 2024
- USA Today - August 28, 2024
- USA Today - May 12, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - October 21, 2023
- LA Times - October 03, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - July 18, 2023
- Daily American - November 20, 2022
- Penny Dell Sunday - October 02, 2022
- USA Today - June 24, 2022
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - November 15, 2017
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - October 30, 2017
- Guardian Speedy - September 17, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - July 14, 2017
- Netword - July 09, 2017
- Netword - March 03, 2017
- Wall Street Journal - February 21, 2017
- Wall Street Journal - February 21, 2017
- Penny Dell Daily - February 21, 2017
- New York Times - February 11, 2017
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - September 03, 2016
- Universal - January 19, 2016
- New York Times - October 31, 2015
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - January 21, 2015
- LA Times Sunday - January 18, 2015
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