Mineral with a Mohs hardness of 1 NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Mineral with a Mohs hardness of 1" is TALC.
The clue refers to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, which is a qualitative ordinal scale characterizing the scratch resistance of various minerals. Talc is the softest mineral, rated as 1 on this scale, making it the correct answer.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on August 23, 2025.
Talc is a very soft mineral, often used in powder form, with a Mohs hardness of 1.
Classic ingredient in baby powder, Main component of steatite, Low end of the Mohs scale, It’s 1 on the Mohs scale, Common additive in chewing gum
The answer to “Mineral with a Mohs hardness of 1” in the New York Times puzzle August 23 2025 is TALC. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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