It once earned the nickname "poudre de succession" ("inheritance powder") Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 24, 2022 · 41-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, September 24, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 24, 2022 · 41-Across · 7 letters
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a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer
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