What is the answer to "1 on the Mohs scale" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "1 on the Mohs scale" is TALC (4 letters).

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1 on the Mohs scale WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 25, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

TALC

4 letters · Across · last seen August 25, 2026

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