Wonderful Character Getting Thinner Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	31%	8		Gradually getting thinner
3	31%	9		Getting thinner at one end

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We think the answer is "ACETONE" which means:

noun

• The simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics

An example sentence would be:

• "Nail polish remover often contains acetone as the main ingredient."
• "The production of plastics involves the use of acetone."

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The Guardian Cryptic20 Jul 2009	Across 25
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