Mineral Providing Powder Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TALC which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TALC

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	27%	4		Add powder. Remove powder
3	27%	6		An irregular line of contrasting colour, fat in bacon, lightning or mineral powder; or, a succession of luck, whether good or bad

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We think the answer is "TALC" which means:

noun

• A fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder

verb

• Apply talcum powder to (one's body)

An example sentence would be:

• "She applied a dusting of talc to her baby's bottom."
• "The talc gave the lotion a smoother texture."

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The Guardian Quick03 Oct 2008	Across 5
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