A pseudo-Arabic name, probably invented by Paracelsus, for the hypothetical universal solvent sought by alchemists Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALKAHEST A pseudo-Arabic name, probably invented by Paracelsus, for the hypothetical universal solvent sought by alchemists (8) The Times Specialist Sunday Feb 23, 2020
3% EPONYM Invention or place named after a person (6) Puzzler Backwords Oct 3, 2026
3% SALAAMS Arabic greetings (7) The New Yorker Mini Oct 1, 2026
3% TURPS Paint solvent (5) (5) The Sun Mini Sep 29, 2026
3% BEGGED Sought a dog treat, say (6) USA Today Sep 28, 2026
3% MANGA "Fullmetal Alchemist," e.g. (5) USA Today Sep 26, 2026
3% BASRA Arabic city that's an anagram of "Arabs" (5) The Telegraph Plusword Sep 22, 2026
3% SHEIKHS Arab leaders (7) The Telegraph Quick Sep 21, 2026
3% LETSASSUME "So, hypothetically . . ." (10) USA Today Sep 20, 2026
3% DESIRED Sought-after (7) Wall Street Journal Sep 17, 2026

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