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The Clue

Makeup of some beams (4 letter answer)

The Answer

IONS

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Notes

The answer IONS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 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