Fire goddess saves tapers only partly used Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The crossword clue "Fire goddess saves tapers only partly used" leads us to the answer "VESTA" for the following reasons:

• Fire Goddess: In Roman mythology, Vesta is the goddess of fire and the hearth, making her closely associated with fire.
• Saves Tapers: Tapers are slender candles, and the concept of saving tapers could refer to Vesta's role in preserving the eternal flame in her temples.
• Only Partly Used: The phrase "only partly used" hints that the answer should be a word that is partially spelled out or used in the clue, which aligns with the letters in "VESTA" being partially hidden in the clue.

By combining these elements, it becomes clear that the answer "VESTA" perfectly fits the given clue by encompassing the attributes of a fire goddess associated with saving tapers while matching the wordplay presented in the puzzle.

Definition of "VESTA"

a short wooden or wax match.

 The Crossword clue "Fire goddess saves tapers only partly used" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	12 January 2018	VESTA