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The Clue
Carbolic-acid source (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