I had a bit of trouble solving the clue "powdered mineral" in today's NYT Mini Crossword, even with a chemistry major. At first I thought the clue referred to a general name for powdered minerals, but it turns out it's a specific one that you've probably heard of before.

Word game lovers who are also parents will probably have an "aha" moment with these clues. Here are some tips to get closer to the correct answer for "powdered mineral".

Answers about the properties of powdered minerals, such as 'fine', are not the answer.

This mineral is found in many products that we use every day.