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Caustic substance Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 24/08/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue .
Hint 2: Synonyms
LYE, ACID, ACERB
Hint 3: Best answers
LYE, ACERB, ACERBIC

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All 15 answers for Caustic substance

Caustic substance with 3 letters (1)

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LYE3

Caustic substance with 4 letters (1)

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ACID4

Caustic substance with 5 letters (2)

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ACERB5
ACRID5

Caustic substance with 6 letters (1)

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BITTER6

Caustic substance with 7 letters (3)

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ACERBIC7
EROSIVE7
MORDANT7

Caustic substance with 8 letters (2)

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CAUSTICS8
VIRULENT8

Caustic substance with 9 letters (3)

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CORROSIVE9
SULFUROUS9
VITRIOLIC9

Caustic substance with 10 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
BLISTERING10
SULPHUROUS10

Synonyms for Caustic substance

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What's the best solution for Caustic substance?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Caustic substance is LYE. Other possible answers include acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustics, corrosive, among others.

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We have found 15 possible answers for the crossword clue Caustic substance.

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We list 14 synonyms related to Caustic substance. Common alternatives include ACID, ACERB, ACRID, BITTER.

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