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Consider Accommodating Mother Smelly Thing Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is POMANDER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: POMANDER

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%8Exact Match!
241%12 Related to accommodating or accommodating
330%6 Person fixing pot, could be smelly thing with lid lifted

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "POMANDER" which means:

    noun
  • • A mixture of aromatic substances, made into a ball and carried by a person to impart a sweet smell or as a protection against infection.
  • • A small case in which an aromatic ball was carried.
  • • A perforated container filled with pot-pourri for placing in a drawer, wardrobe, room, etc., to provide a sweet smell.
  • • An apple or orange studded with cloves used for the same purpose.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She hung a pomander filled with oranges and cloves in her closet to keep it smelling fresh."
  • • "The bride carried a beautiful pomander of flowers instead of a bouquet."

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The Guardian Cryptic31 May 2005 Down 7
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