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Died In Control Of Explosive Mixture Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
POWDER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
POWDER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "POWDER" which means:
- noun
- • A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
- • A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
- • Any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder verb
- • Make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
- • Apply powder to
An example sentence would be:
- • "She applied a light dusting of powder to her face."
- • "The cocoa powder gave the cake a rich, chocolatey flavor."
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Oct 2001 | Down 20 | |
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