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The Clue
Gunpowder ingredient (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SULFUR
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The answer SULFUR is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
SULFUR as a noun:
1. (sulfur, S, sulphur, atomic number 16) = an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
SULFUR as a verb:
1. (sulphur, sulfur) = treat with sulphur in order to preserve; "These dried fruits are sulphured"