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noun • any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue • a man who serves as a sailor verb • coat with tar | ||||||||
| 36% | 9 | Used as a seasoning and preservative | ||||||
adjective satellite • (used especially of meats) preserved in salt | ||||||||
| 30% | 12 | Gas used as preservative | ||||||
noun • a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol | ||||||||
Salt Used As A Preservative Crossword Clue
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TAR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TAR
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Mar 2004 | Across 19 | |
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4 | Machines used in the production of salt to separate salt crystals from the brine | |
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7 | Used as a salt substitute by people with restricted salt intake |
