The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word RESIN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Frankincense or myrrh crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RESIN | 100 % | 5 |
Why may RESIN be the right solution?
The answer "RESIN" fits because both frankincense and myrrh are aromatic substances that are derived from tree sap, which is a type of resin.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Frankincense or myrrh
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- resin
- balsam
- beeswax
- cinnamon
- fragrant
- honey
- incense
- mastic
- musk
- perfume
- perfumes
- resinous
Crossword Answer definitions
RESIN noun- A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees.
- Any of various yellowish viscous liquids or soft solids of plant origin; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications; chemically they are mostly hydrocarbons, often polycyclic.
- Any synthetic compound of similar properties.
- To apply resin to.
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