NYT Crossword · 39 Down
“___ oxide (sunscreen compound)” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, November 12, 2008 as 39 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Wednesday, November 12, 2008 · 39 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “___ oxide (sunscreen compound)”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with Z and ends with C, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “___ oxide (sunscreen compound)” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at 39 Down.
What is the answer to the “___ oxide (sunscreen compound)” crossword clue?
The answer is ZINC (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.