One of the clues of a recent Crossword Puzzle in the New York Times was “What Block is Made of Gunpowder and Sand?” in Minecraft. To answer this question, players will need to consider all the recipes that Sand and Gunpowder are in, and the one that requires both of these ingredients will stand out as the solution. First, Sand is a common block that naturally generates near water or in deserts in Minecraft. It can be used to make Concrete Powder, Sandstone variants, and TNT. Gunpowder comes from hostile mobs like Creepers and is used for Fire Charges, TNT, Splash Charges, and Firework variants.
Block Made of Gunpowder and Sand in Minecraft
By referring to the recipes above, players can deduce that the shared recipe, TNT, is the Minecraft block made of Gunpowder and Sand. More specifically, TNT requires Gunpowder ×5 and Sand ×4 to craft. There are many ways to activate TNT, but the most common method is by using a Flint and Steel tool in Minecraft.
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For Java Edition, TNT is used only in one recipe by placing it with a Minecart in the crafting grid to make a “Minecart with TNT.” However, Bedrock and Education users can combine TNT with Sodium to make Underwater TNT, which can create a controlled explosion underwater.
The most basic use of TNT in Minecraft is blasting through mines and caves to expose any valuable ores or minerals. TNT can also effectively damage and kill enemies in Minecraft, yet it can be difficult to time the priming of the explosive. On the other hand, players can use TNT to destroy unwanted enemy structures such as a Pillager Outpost nearby their home or Village.
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