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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 22% | 13 | Its flowers are used to make traditional Indian dye called 'Cassia dye' | |
3 | 21% | 5 | Astringent | |
Astringent Or Dye Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CATECHU" which means:
- noun
- • Extract of the heartwood of acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally
- • East indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu
An example sentence would be:
- • "The catechu extract is widely used in traditional medicine for its healing properties."
- • "The catechu powder can be used as a natural dye for fabrics."
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New York Times31 Oct 1986 | Across 23 | |
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6 | Plant used first of all in astringent lotions or embrocations
The Guardian Quiptic -
11 Apr 2011 | The Guardian Quiptic / 11 Apr 2011 |
7 | The dye extracted from this plant is also used as a hair dye |