1991 blockbuster with the tagline "One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage" Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 4, 2026 · 17-Across · 9 letters
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Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.
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