Crossword answer

SALTPETRE

9 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 25, 2026

Letter pattern

SALTPETRE

Starts with S, ends with E · 9 letters

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Clues that lead to SALTPETRE

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Component of fertilisers and explosives, also known as potassium nitrate9The IndependentJul 25, 2026 A letter P's incorrectly signifying potassium compound9The IndependentJun 18, 2026 Potassium nitrate9Evening StandardMay 16, 2025

About SALTPETRE in crosswords

SALTPETRE is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Component of fertilisers and explosives, also known as potassium nitrate” in the The Independent crossword on July 25, 2026.

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Every appearance of SALTPETRE (4)

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Jul 25, 2026

Component of fertilisers and explosives, also known as potassium nitrate · The Independent · 34 Down

Jun 18, 2026

A letter P's incorrectly signifying potassium compound · The Independent · 18 Across

May 16, 2025

Potassium nitrate · Evening Standard · 9 Across

Mar 22, 2019

Potassium nitrate · Evening Standard · 9 Across