Aid in making soap Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MAKING (noun)
1. the act that results in something coming to be
2. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
SOAP (noun)
1. street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
2. a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
SOAP (verb)
1. rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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