A Call For Help Being Without Optimal Fire Retardant Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ASBESTOS

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	36%	13		Theatre fire retardant
3	36%	8		Fire management method that involves igniting a fire at the fire's edge and allowing it to burn back towards the main fire.

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We think the answer is "ASBESTOS" which means:

noun

• A fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer

An example sentence would be:

• "Exposure to asbestos can lead to serious health problems."
• "The old insulation contained asbestos fibers."

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The Guardian Cryptic26 May 2015	Across 27
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