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The Clue

Borax base (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SODIUM

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Notes

The answer SODIUM is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

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Definition

SODIUM as a noun:

1. (sodium, Na, atomic number 11) = a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt)