Rust compound crossword clue
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OXIDE — the 5-letter solution to “Rust compound”, entered at 2 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 29, 2021.
About this clue
“Rust compound” appeared as 2 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 29, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on November 26, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Rust compound”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, November 29, 2021, the answer to “Rust compound” is OXIDE — 5 letters, entered at 2 Down.
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 “Rust compound” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been OXIDE, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with O.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.