The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word BALM , but the solution may also be SALVE which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Healing ointment crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BALM | 72 % | 4 |
| SALVE | 28 % | 5 |
Why may SALVE be the right solution?
The answer to "Healing ointment" is "SALVE" because a salve is a type of ointment that is used to heal or soothe skin conditions.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Healing ointment
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- salve
- unguent
- balm
- lotion
- unction
- phoebus
- serum
- toner
- spongy
- cream
- wash
- pithy
Crossword Answer definitions
BALM noun- Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
- A plant or tree yielding such substance.
- Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.
- Something soothing.
- The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis
- Any of a number of other aromatic herbs with a similar citrus-like scent, such as bee balm and horse balm.
- To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.
- To soothe; to mitigate.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result BALM
- Lotion
- Unction
- Aromatic oil
- Soothing application
- Soothing ointment
- Soothing substance
- Soothing rub
- Lip soother
- First aid ointment
- Ointment to soothe you