Greasy Substance From Woolly Animals Crossword Clue

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

Updated: January 11, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	32%	6		Greasy substance used to waterproof leather
3	30%	4		Woolly animals

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LANOLIN" which means:

noun

• A yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
• An emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)

An example sentence would be:

• "The baby lotion contains lanolin to moisturize the skin."
• "Sheep's wool produces lanolin, which is used in many cosmetic products."

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