Product for winter sidewalk safety

ICEMELT

This granular substance is often spread before a storm to prevent slips—look for a brand name that sounds like it tackles frozen precipitation.

This clue points to a common winter product used to prevent slips on icy sidewalks. "Ice melt" (written as one word in the answer) is a chemical compound spread on frozen surfaces to lower the melting point of ice, making walkways safer. The straightforward wording avoids wordplay—it directly describes the product’s purpose and season. You’d find it in hardware stores or garages when snowstorms hit.