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You Might Dip A 55 Down In This To Make A Candle Crossword Clue
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PARAFFIN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PARAFFIN
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PARAFFIN" which means:
- noun
- • From crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
- • A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula cnh(2n+2)
- • (british usage) kerosine verb
- • To impregnate or treat with paraffin.
- • To embed in paraffin wax.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I bought a block of paraffin to use for candle-making."
- • "The paraffin wax is used as a waterproof coating for cheese."
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| New York Times17 Aug 2021 | Across 59 | |
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