Unstable compound used in detonators Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Unstable compound used in detonators last seen in Times Specialist Sunday puzzle. 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LEAD AZIDE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEAD AZIDE Unstable compound used in detonators (10) The Times Specialist Sunday Jul 25, 2021
3% ENOL Unstable compound (4)
3% TETRYL Compound used as a detonator (6)
2% PRESERVATIVE Chemical compound to protect wood against decay (12) (12) Puzzler May 14, 2026
2% SECONDHAND Used * (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 13, 2026
2% WAS Used to be (3) New York Times Midi May 10, 2026
2% TOPHEAVY Unstable by being overloaded above (3-5) (8) Puzzler May 6, 2026
2% KETONE Organic compound; teen OK (anag.) (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 4, 2026
2% HERES "___ to us!" (5) The Atlantic May 3, 2026
2% DRUG Medicinal compound (4) Commuter May 2, 2026

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