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Do Without Fine Ointment Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is UNCTION which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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noun

• excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

• smug self-serving earnestness

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

25%11Without holy ointment
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20%5 Smear with oil or ointment
verb

• administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

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