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The Clue
Spark (8 letter answer)
The Answer
CATALYST
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Notes
The answer CATALYST is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
CATALYST as a noun:
1. (catalyst, accelerator) = (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
2. something that causes an important event to happen; "the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country"