Cryptic crossword clue
Pulverize prisoner of war turned communist 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word POWDER

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What does POWDER mean?

POWDER noun
  1. The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
  2. A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
  3. An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
POWDER verb
  1. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
  2. To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
  3. To use powder on the hair or skin.
  4. To turn into powder; to become powdery.
  5. To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.
POWDER noun
  1. A very pale blue colour.
POWDER noun
  1. Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing

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