Soap-maker's ingredient — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the May 3 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
Pirate's vessel that may sink
SHIP
4
Summer cooling appliances: Abbr.
ACS
3
Arrow's partner
BOW
3
Within arm's reach, say
NEAR
4
Scottish headwear (anagram of "mat")
TAM
3
"Honest" President on the penny, lovingly
ABE
3
Prefix with "present" or "potent"
OMNI
4
Aloe ___ (soothing lotion ingredient)
VERA
4
Lobster eater's mealtime wear
BIB
3
Place to see lions and pandas
ZOO
3
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