Second-most-used substance in the world, after water Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CONCRETE Second-most-used substance in the world, after water (8) New York Times Apr 3, 2024
6% CHEMICAL Substance used in laboratories (8) (8) Mirror Classic May 27, 2026
6% INDIA World's most-populous country (5) The Telegraph Mini May 21, 2026
6% ISLAM World's second-largest religion, after Christianity (5) Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026
6% LANOLIN Substance used in soap (7) Puzzler Backwords Apr 2, 2026
5% GRAM Word used with "Insta" in the world of social media (4)
5% ASTHEKIDSSAY Comment after using a new expression (12) LA Times Daily Jun 20, 2026
5% SOAP Slippery substance (4) Newsday Jun 18, 2026
5% SAFFRON Yellow or orange-colored spice used in the Spanish paella (also the world's most expensive spice) (7)
5% MAX At most (3) Commuter Jun 13, 2026

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