Soft mineral (4)

I believe the answer is:

talc

'soft mineral' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for talc that I've seen before include "Cosmetic powder" , "Toilet powder - mica" , "soother" , "Drier" , "Powdered substance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph, the Newsday, the LA Times, The Times, The Independent, the King Feature Syndicate and The New York Times.

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