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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NITRATES Substances found in cured meats and explosives (8) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
3% JERKY Stop-start; cured dried meat (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 25, 2026
3% TNT Explosive (3) Commuter Jan 9, 2026
3% HAM "Cured" meat in a Denver sandwich (3)
3% REMEDY Cure (6) Eugene Sheffer Dec 9, 2025
3% PASTRAMI Cured meat made from beef brisket, found at a deli (8)
3% SALAMI Italian cured meat (6) Commuter Nov 18, 2025
3% BILTONG South African cured meat product (7) The Times Concise Nov 8, 2025
2% TAR Sticky substance (3) Commuter Jan 26, 2026
2% DYES Coloring substances (4) Universal Jan 25, 2026

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