The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PESTLE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Mortar's partner in food prep and chemistry crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PESTLE | 100 % | 6 |
Why may PESTLE be the right solution?
The answer is "PESTLE" because it is the tool that is used in conjunction with a mortar for grinding and crushing ingredients in both food preparation and chemistry.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Mortar's partner in food prep and chemistry
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pestle
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- bed
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- dry
- serve
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Crossword Answer definitions
PESTLE noun- A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.
- A constable's or bailiff's staff; so called from its shape.
- The leg and leg bone of an animal, especially of a pig.
- To pound, crush, rub or grind, as in a mortar with a pestle.
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