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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 46% | 5 | Rub, rub, rub | |
3 | 38% | 6 | Smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony | |
Rub With Ointment As In A Religious Ceremony Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "INUNCT" which means:
- verb
- • Administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
An example sentence would be:
- • "She inuncted the ointment onto her sunburnt skin."
- • "He inuncted the oil onto the car engine to lubricate it."
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New York Times04 Dec 2011 | Down 6 | |
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