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| 3 | 27% | 5 | Powdered cleaning agent | |
Harsh Cleaning Agent Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LYE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LYE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LYE" which means:
- noun
- • A strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide verb
- • To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
- • To be placed or situated.
- • To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
- • Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
- • Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
- • Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
- • To lodge; to sleep.
- • To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
- • To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
- • To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
- • To convey a false image or impression.
- • To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The recipe called for a teaspoon of lye."
- • "The lye solution needs to be mixed slowly and carefully."
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| New York Times25 May 2021 | Down 39 | |
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