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An Ointment Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 156 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OLEATE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OLEATE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OLEATE" which means:
- noun
- • Any salt or ester of oleic acid
An example sentence would be:
- • "He oleates the surface of the metal to protect it from rust."
- • "The chef oleates the pan before cooking the eggs."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times12 Aug 1990 | Across 19 | |
| New York Times13 Sep 1987 | Down 40 | |
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