NYT Crossword · 100 Down
“It explodes when wet” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, November 21, 1993 as 100 Down. The answer has 6 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 · Sunday, November 21, 1993 · 100 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “It explodes when wet”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with S and ends with M, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “It explodes when wet” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 21, 1993, at 100 Down.
What is the answer to the “It explodes when wet” crossword clue?
The answer is SODIUM (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.