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| 2 | 26% | 7 | "Medicine" that doesn't actually contain medicine | |
| 3 | 26% | 5 | Perfume component | |
Component In Perfume Or Medicine Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ORRIS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ORRIS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ORRIS" which means:
- noun
- • German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
- • Fragrant rootstock of various irises especially florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
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| New York Times15 Sep 1981 | Across 34 | |
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