Compound used to make soft pretzels Crossword Clue

• Ingredient in some hair relaxers

  New York Times · Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 3 letters

• Aid in making soap

  New York Times · Monday, August 3, 2026 · 3 letters

• Caustic paint stripper

  New York Times · Monday, March 30, 2026 · 3 letters

• Caustic cleaner

  New York Times · Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · 3 letters

• NaOH

  New York Times · Thursday, December 18, 2025 · 3 letters

• Harsh cleaning agent

  New York Times · Monday, November 10, 2025 · 3 letters

• Common name for NaOH

  New York Times · Tuesday, June 10, 2025 · 3 letters

• Caustic drain cleaner

  New York Times · Monday, January 13, 2025 · 3 letters

• "That's a ___!" (chemist's punny observation)

  New York Times · Sunday, October 20, 2024 · 3 letters

• Substance in a bagel-making "bath"

  New York Times · Sunday, July 28, 2024 · 3 letters

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