Nitrate compound for more spruce Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from September 19, 2024
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Updated Sep 19, 2024
Crossword Answer: Nitrate compound for more spruce
Let’s find the answers to Nitrate compound for more spruce for the September 19, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 7 letters. Start with N and end with R, and the possible solutions are NAGGIER,NAKEDER,NATTIER.
The answer is NATTIER.
The clue "Nitrate compound for more spruce" with the answer "NATTIER" requires some unpacking. The term "nitrate" refers to a class of chemical compounds containing the nitrate ion (NO₃⁻). In the context of wordplay and cryptic crosswords, "NATTIER" is a creative twist on the concept.
Here, "NATTIER" is a play on the word "nattier," which is a comparative form of the adjective "natty," meaning smart or stylish in appearance. The clue combines the idea of being "more spruce" (or more dapper/stylish) with a phonetic play on the word "nitrate." This fusion of chemistry with descriptive language exemplifies the cryptic crossword's penchant for combining multiple meanings and wordplay.
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