Crossword answer
GYPSUM
6 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, September 12, 2026
Letter pattern
GYPSUM
Clues that lead to GYPSUM
Most recent firstAbout GYPSUM in crosswords
GYPSUM is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Common name for calcium sulphate dihydrate, often used in plasterboard (6)” in the The Guardian crossword on September 12, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
ENABLEEmpower
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
REFORMImprove
INDENTSet right?
LEADER__ of the pack
ENCASEPlace in a crate
ERRANTOff-target
STEERSTakes the helm
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
SLEEPYDrowsy
Every appearance of GYPSUM (6)
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Sep 12, 2026
Common name for calcium sulphate dihydrate, often used in plasterboard (6) · The Guardian · 25 Across
Mar 7, 2026
Mineral used in building · The Independent · 15 Down
Jan 10, 2026
Mineral used in building · The Independent · 13 Across
Sep 9, 2024
Mineral from isthmus pygmies sent north · The Independent · 1 Down
Apr 29, 2024
Mineral used in building · The Independent · 15 Down
Feb 11, 2021
Drywall material · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Down