Scented Oil Bad In Ship Not Good Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	12		Exact Match!
2	43%	11		Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.'
3	30%	13		Scented like almond-scented soap

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We think the answer is "BRILLIANTINE" which means:

noun

• A pomade to make the hair manageable and lustrous

verb

• To apply brilliantine to the hair.

An example sentence would be:

• "He slicked back his hair with brilliantine for a sleek look."
• "The barber recommended using brilliantine to add shine to his hair."

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The Guardian Cryptic23 Dec 2011	Across 11
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