The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word NITER which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2018.
Gunpowder component crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NITER | 90 % | 5 |
| SALTPETER | 10 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gunpowder component
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- nitrate
- saltpeter
- niter
- ammo
- nitre
- asian
- plot
- dupont
- backfire
- blow
- bullet
- cartridge
Crossword Answer definitions
NITER noun- Native sodium carbonate; natron.
- A mineral form of potassium nitrate (saltpetre) used in making gunpowder.
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More clues leading to the result NITER
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- Compound in fireworks and fertilizer