What is another name for saltpetre, a component of gunpowder? (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NITRE What is another name for saltpetre, a component of gunpowder? (5) (5)
5% BOULES Pétanque, by another name (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 14, 2026
5% TORPEDO Hero, by another name (7) USA Today Feb 13, 2026
5% AMENT Another name for a catkin (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Feb 13, 2026
5% SILICA Ceramics component (6) New York Times Feb 12, 2026
5% IRON Hemoglobin component (4) Commuter Feb 10, 2026
5% LOGS Cabin components (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 9, 2026
5% TROPICALSTORM Cyclone, by another name (13) TV Feb 8, 2026
5% TELE HDTV component? (4) New York Times Jan 30, 2026
5% ATOMS Molecule components (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 30, 2026
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