Abrasive powder crossword clue

Answer
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EMERY

EMERY — the 5-letter solution to “Abrasive powder”, entered at 42 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 30, 2021.

About this clue

“Abrasive powder” appeared as 42 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 30, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 8 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on January 30, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
42 Across
Times seen
8

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Abrasive powder”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, October 30, 2021, the answer to “Abrasive powder” is EMERY — 5 letters, entered at 42 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Abrasive powder” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been EMERY, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with E.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.