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Sperm Whale Secretion Used In Perfume Manufacture Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 147 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
AMBERGRIS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
AMBERGRIS
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "AMBERGRIS" which means:
- noun
- • Waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume
An example sentence would be:
- • "The perfume industry often uses ambergris as a fixative to enhance the longevity of fragrances."
- • "Collecting ambergris from beaches has been banned in many countries due to environmental concerns."
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| The Guardian Quick02 Dec 2004 | Across 9 | |
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1 | Compound used in perfume manufacture
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30 May 1998 | New York Times / 30 May 1998 |
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3 | Food for a sperm whale
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04 Apr 2019 | The Guardian Quick / 04 Apr 2019 |
5 | Main prey for the world's largest predator, the sperm whale
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16 Jan 2023 | New York Times Mini / 16 Jan 2023 |
6 | Sperm whale product used in perfumery
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28 Jul 2017 | The Guardian Quick / 28 Jul 2017 |
7 | Whale species that includes the sperm whale |
