Cryptic crossword clue
Salt a runner used in run? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CYCLAMATE

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What does CYCLAMATE mean?

CYCLAMATE noun
  1. Any salt or ester of cyclamic acid, especially the sodium and calcium salts, which have been used as artificial sweeteners

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