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The Clue

Ca++ or Cl-, e.g. (3 letter answer)

The Answer

ION

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Notes

The answer ION is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.

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Definition

ION as a noun:

1. a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons