The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TEARGAS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2016.
Lachrymatory agent crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TEARGAS | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lachrymatory agent
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- antiseptic
- corrosive
- explosive
- germicidal
- incendiary
- irritant
- preservative
- astringent
- deleterious
- disinfecting
- chloropicrin
- lacrymal
Crossword Answer definitions
TEARGAS noun- Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.
- To use tear gas.
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