Not quick to react Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, March 28, 2024 · 49-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 28, 2024 · 49-Down · 5 letters
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having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive; "inert matter"; "an indifferent chemical in a reaction"
adjective
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