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 2023.
Sticky secretion 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?
Resin is a sticky secretion that is produced by certain plants, particularly coniferous trees. It is often used in varnishes, adhesives, and other industrial products. Therefore, "sticky secretion" is a fitting description for resin.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Sticky secretion
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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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