The term Mardi Gras TORCH is composed of two words, 'Mardi Gras' and 'TORCH'. Mardi Gras is a traditional carnival celebrated in many countries around the world, usually on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The crossword solution for this term is 'FLAMBEAU', which is a type of TORCH used in Mardi Gras celebrations. Flambeaux are large, handheld torches made of wax and paper that are lit and carried by participants in the parade.