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Caustic chemical used in making soap Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Caustic chemical used in making soap . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LYE.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LYE Caustic chemical used in making soap | (3) | ||
| 4% | LYES Caustic chemicals used in soap-making | (4) | ||
| 3% | RETORT Answer caustically | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 3% | TALLOW Substance making soap or candles (6) | (6) | The Guardian Quick | Jul 10, 2026 |
| 3% | EMPLOY Make use of | (6) | The Times Concise | Jun 27, 2026 |
| 3% | ETCHANT Chemical agent used to make frosted glass | (7) | New York Times | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 3% | LONESOMEDOVE Soap that could use a friend? | (12) | LA Times Daily | Jun 12, 2026 |
| 3% | PERM Wave (the hair) by using chemicals (4) | (4) | Puzzler | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 3% | LANOLIN Substance used in soap | (7) | Puzzler Backwords | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 3% | ACID Caustic chemical | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 3, 2024 |
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Lye is a caustic chemical used in soap-making. It helps in saponification, the process of turning fats/oils into soap. Its alkaline nature makes it effective for cleaning and breaking down organic matter. In crossword clues, "caustic chemical" hints at its corrosive properties.