The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LANOLIN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2011.
Ointment base crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LANOLIN | 80 % | 7 |
| NARD | 20 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ointment base
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- ointments
- calamine lotion
- moisturizer
- moisturiser
- liniment
- unguent
- emollient
- vaseline
- body lotion
- barrier cream
- mineral oil
- moisturizing
Crossword Answer definitions
LANOLIN noun- A greasy yellow substance chemically akin to wax that is secreted from wooly animals, with a variety of uses from rust prevention, lubrication and waterproofing to cosmetics and skin ointments.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result LANOLIN
- Lotion ingredient
- Wool fat
- Fatty substance in waterproof coatings
- Substance obtained from wool
- Wool extract
- Shoe polish ingredient
- Shaving cream additive
- Ointment ingredient
- Soap ingredient
- Hand-lotion ingredient