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noun • a caustic substance produced by heating limestone • a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide • a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds • any of various related trees bearing limes • any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber • the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees verb • spread birdlime on branches to catch birds • cover with lime so as to induce growth | ||||
| 37% | 4 | Alkaline substance used in cleaning, drinks etc | ||
noun • a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper • a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring | ||||
| 35% | 12 | A white, caustic, alkaline crystalline solid used in construction | ||
noun • a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide | ||||
Caustic Alkaline Substance Fruit
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LIME which was last seen in the Telegraph Mini crossword.
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LIME
Updated: September 24, 2025
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