Caustic (3 letters)

{ Answer }

LYE

{ Related Clues }

Alkaline solution
Basic cleaner
Basic solution
Caustic chemical
Caustic cleanser
Caustic soda
Caustic substance
Cleaning substance
Drain cleaner
Familiar solution?
Leaching product
Soap base
Soap component
Soap ingredient
Soapmaker's need
Soapmaking stuff
Sodium hydroxide
A solid caustic
Strong alkaline
Strong cleanser
Caustic cleansing agent
Drain opener ingredient
Heavy-duty cleanser
Oven cleaner component
Solution used in ablutions
Cause of some skin burns

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer LYE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.

{ Definition }

LYE as a noun:

1. a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide