Hair Ointment Made A Writer Keep Unstable Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	28%	9		Depicted in art with long flowing hair and a jar of ointment
3	26%	15		Depicted in art with long flowing hair and holding a jar of ointment

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We think the answer is "POMADE" which means:

noun

• Hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment

verb

• Apply pomade to (hair)

An example sentence would be:

• "He uses pomade to style his hair every morning."
• "She bought a jar of pomade to smooth down her frizzy hair."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic06 Jul 2011	Down 20
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