The Clue
Ash or cracker preceder (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SODA
Tags
Notes
The answer SODA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Definition
SODA as a noun:
1. (sodium carbonate, washing soda, sal soda, soda ash, soda) = a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
2. (pop, soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic) = a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics"