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The Clue

Lightener (8 letter answer)

The Answer

PEROXIDE

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Notes

The answer PEROXIDE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Kind of blonde

Definition

PEROXIDE as a noun:

1. (hydrogen peroxide, peroxide) = a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used as a disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
2. an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-

PEROXIDE as a verb:

1. bleach with peroxide; "She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond"