Ointment Base Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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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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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times02 Oct 2011	Down 3
New York Times03 Apr 2010	Down 2
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