What is the main metal additive in the making of stainless steel? (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CHROMIUM What is the main metal additive in the making of stainless steel? (8) (8)
8% STEEL "Stainless" metal (5) Newsday Oct 6, 2025
7% IRON Melt this metal to make steel (4)
6% TIN Main metal in pewter (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 13, 2025
6% NIOBIUM A silvery metal used in alloys like stainless steel (7) (7)
5% ALSO In addition (4) Premier Sunday Oct 19, 2025
5% TOO In addition (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 17, 2025
5% MORE Additional (4) USA Today Oct 13, 2025
5% ANNEALS Toughens, as steel (7) Commuter Oct 9, 2025
5% MILL Steel factory (4) Commuter Sep 18, 2025
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