Answer to "Lightener" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PEROXIDE , but the solution may also be LEAVEN which is one of the most recent solution (2007 in New York Times).

Lightener crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer Likelyness Letters
PEROXIDE50 %8
LEAVEN50 %6

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lightener

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.
  • brightener
  • lighter
  • candlelighter
  • highlighter
  • intensifier
  • lightman
  • heightener
  • broadener
  • bleacher
  • blackener
  • whitener
  • neutralizer

Crossword Answer definitions

PEROXIDE noun
  1. A divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid
  2. Hydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution used as a bleach
  3. Any unstable compound or general formula R-O-O-R'
PEROXIDE verb
  1. To treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it

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