The use of what fibrous mineral was used as a heat and electrical insulator before its adverse effect on human health was recognised? (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASBESTOS The use of what fibrous mineral was used as a heat and electrical insulator before its adverse effect on human health was recognised? (8) (8)
5% FUSING Joining using heat (6) The Times Concise Jan 19, 2026
5% MICA Insulation mineral (4) Newsday Dec 26, 2025
5% GAS What electric cars don't use (3) New York Times Dec 22, 2025
4% HIP Word used twice before "hooray!" (3)
4% WAS Used to be (3) Newsday Jan 28, 2026
4% SUNTEA Beverage brewed outside using natural heat (6) New York Times Jan 25, 2026
4% LAG Insulate (3) (3) Mirror Quick Jan 24, 2026
4% THOU What you used to be (4) Newsday Jan 23, 2026
4% KNOW Recognise (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 15, 2026
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