Gunpowder ingredient crossword clue
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NITER — the 5-letter solution to “Gunpowder ingredient”, entered at 14 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 15, 2024.
About this clue
“Gunpowder ingredient” appeared as 14 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 15, 2024, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on July 23, 2025.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- SALTPETER9 letters
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What is the answer to “Gunpowder ingredient”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, February 15, 2024, the answer to “Gunpowder ingredient” is NITER — 5 letters, entered at 14 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: NITER, SALTPETER. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with N.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.