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Element of the halogen group whose atomic number is 53 (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

iodine

(Other definitions for iodine that I've seen before include "Tincture for cuts" , "Hanging tuft" , "Element that can exist as a purple vapour" , "Black crystalline element" , "Mild antiseptic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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