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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 27% | 9 | Medicinal preparation for external use | |
| 3 | 26% | 11 | Unctuous or cloying demeanor | |
Unctuous Preparation For External Use Crossword Clue
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CERATE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CERATE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CERATE" which means:
- noun
- • A hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pharmacist applied the cerate to the patient's wound."
- • "The cerate is used as a protective dressing for burns."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times20 Apr 1981 | Across 26 | |
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