A metal basket mounted on a pole in which oil or pitch was burned for illumination Crossword Clue

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Today is 25 August 2018 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "A metal basket mounted on a pole in which oil or pitch was burned for illumination" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue is "A metal basket mounted on a pole in which oil or pitch was burned for illumination". The answer for this clue is "CRESSET". Let's understand why this answer fits the clue.

1. The clue mentions a "metal basket mounted on a pole". A basket usually consists of a container made of closely woven material, such as wire or metal. In this case, it is a metal basket.

2. The basket is specifically mounted on a pole. Mounting refers to the action of fixing or attaching something, in this case, the basket, to a pole. This implies that the basket is elevated or raised on a pole.

3. The purpose of this metal basket is stated in the clue as "burned for illumination". Burning for illumination indicates that some type of fuel was placed inside the basket and set on fire to produce light. This suggests that the basket was used as a source of lighting.

Putting all these clues together, the answer that matches the description of a metal basket mounted on a pole for illuminating purposes is "CRESSET".

In summary, "CRESSET" perfectly fits the given clues as it represents a metal basket that is mounted on a pole and used for burning fuel to provide illumination.

Definition of "CRESSET"

a metal container of oil, grease, wood, or coal set alight for illumination and typically mounted on a pole.

 The Crossword clue "A metal basket mounted on a pole in which oil or pitch was burned for illumination" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Independents Jumbo General	25 August 2018	CRESSET