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noun • the act of taking something from someone unlawfully | ||||||||
| 18% | 8 | Used for paper bleaching in the pulp and paper industry | ||||||
noun • a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) | ||||||||
| 18% | 7 | Used in the manufacturing of paper and paper products | ||||||
noun • a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens | ||||||||
Paper Peculatio Crossword Clue
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THEFT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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THEFT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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