Sailor About To Collect Special Gunpowder Ingredient Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	47%	5		Collect, collect, collect
3	34%	12		A sailor responsible for handling gunpowder on a warship

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We think the answer is "SALTPETRE" which means:

noun

• (kno3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

An example sentence would be:

• "During the middle ages, saltpetre was highly valued for its use in making explosives."
• "The discovery of saltpetre deposits revolutionized warfare."

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The Guardian Everyman29 Nov 2009	Down 14
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