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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 39% | 11 | Has a characteristic mothball smell | |
3 | 37% | 11 | Mothball commonly used in closets | |
Mothball Ingredient Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CAMPHOR" which means:
- noun
- • A resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
An example sentence would be:
- • "Many mothballs contain camphor as an active ingredient."
- • "Some traditional medicine uses camphor as an ingredient."
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