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3 results for LIGHTER from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Mon Dec 6, 2021	9D	Something waved at concerts prior to the age of cellphones	Emily Rourke
Wed Nov 11, 2009	24D	Zippo, e.g.	Kelsey Blakley
Wed Jan 12, 2005	21D	Match alternative	Alan Arbesfeld

2 results for LIGHTER from Variety puzzles:

Date	Type	Grid	Clue	Author
Mar 20, 2022	Cryptic	25A	Less serious match, say (7)	Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon
Jan 14, 2007	Cryptic	17A	Less onerous barbecue starter (7)	Fraser Simpson

4 results for LIGHTER from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Jul 3, 1988	74A	Barge	Jack R. Harnes	Maleska
Thu Apr 14, 1966	22D	Dashboard gadget.	Louise Earnest	Farrar
Wed May 19, 1965	5D	Harbor craft.	Unknown	Farrar
Mon Aug 7, 1961	7D	Large barge.	Unknown	Farrar

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