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Author Includes Mountain King As A Perfume Ingredient Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
AMBERGRIS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
AMBERGRIS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "AMBERGRIS" which means:
- noun
- • Waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume
An example sentence would be:
- • "The perfume industry often uses ambergris as a fixative to enhance the longevity of fragrances."
- • "Collecting ambergris from beaches has been banned in many countries due to environmental concerns."
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| The Guardian Cryptic13 Jun 2019 | Across 10 | |
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