Soft mineral Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Soft mineral” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 4, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
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TALC is the answer to “Soft mineral”. It means to treat with a soft mineral with a soapy texture.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To treat with a soft mineral with a soapy texture.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ATCL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Anti-rash powder”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Soft mineral”?
TALC, 4 letters: to treat with a soft mineral with a soapy texture.
When was “Soft mineral” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 4, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with T.