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Fool About With Saltpetre Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NITRE which was last seen in the The Guardian Everyman crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NITRE
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NITRE" which means:
- noun
- • (kno3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
An example sentence would be:
- • "The nitre content in this soil is high."
- • "The cave walls were covered in nitre."
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| The Guardian Everyman30 Sep 2012 | Down 21 | |
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