“Rust-causing agent” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OXIDANT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rust-causing agent”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 7, 2025, where it runs at 39 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 7, 2025 grid25DKarl or Moses of basketball6 ltrs›26DRiver of Hades4 ltrs›33DPueblo material5 ltrs›34DFlamenco guitarist ___ de Lucía4 ltrs›35DWintry forecast4 ltrs›36DAnd others, in a footnote4 ltrs›40DRestaurant request on a hot day8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 7, 20251AHighly successful, on Broadway5 ltrs›6ARedding who sang "The Dock of the Bay"4 ltrs›10AOpposite of right4 ltrs›14A___ Copland, the so-called "Dean of American Composers"5 ltrs›15AHalloween cover-up4 ltrs›16ASpanish "other"4 ltrs›17APlayer facing the leadoff batter15 ltrs›20ALike a wallflower3 ltrs›
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