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The Clue

Carbolic acid (6 letter answer)

The Answer

PHENOL

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Notes

The answer PHENOL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.

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Definition

PHENOL as a noun:

1. any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
2. (carbolic acid, phenol, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acid) = a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally