Harsh cleaning agent — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the January 5 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
LYE
3 letters
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Caustic cleaning chemical
LYE
3
Soap additive, once
LYE
3
Soapmaking staple
LYE
3
Strong alkali
LYE
3
Caustic cleaner
LYE
3
Caustic substance
LYE
3
Soap-making chemical
LYE
3
Drain-cleaning chemical
LYE
3
Soaper's ingredient
LYE
3
Alkaline liquid
LYE
3
Strong alkaline solution
LYE
3
Caustic cleaner
LYE
3
___ for (choose)
OPT
3
Houseplant's home
POT
3
Cutting tool with teeth
SAW
3
Coral ___ (snorkeling spot)
REEF
4
___ de Janeiro
RIO
3
Duet's number
TWO
3
City ride that's yellow
TAXI
4
Bitter ___ (brew)
ALE
3
Salty eye drop
TEAR
4
The countdown's over! Let's welcome 2025, the ___ Year is celebrated throughout this puzzle!
NEW
3
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