A fusee is a type of pyrotechnic device used to create a bright, short-lived flash or FLARE of light. It consists of a tube filled with combustible material and a wick that is lit to produce the FLARE. The term 'fusee' is derived from the French word 'fusee, ' which means 'ROCKET.' The crossword solutions for the term 'fusee' are 'MATCH' and 'FLARE, ' both of which refer to the same type of device. A MATCH is used to light the fusee, while a FLARE is the result of the burning fusee.