It makes things happen Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 28, 2014 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 28, 2014 · 4-Down · 8 letters
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something that causes an important event to happen; "the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country"
noun
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