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The Clue

A base for cosmetics (7 letter answer)

The Answer

LANOLIN

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Notes

The answer LANOLIN is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.

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Definition

LANOLIN as a noun:

1. (lanolin, wool fat, wool grease) = a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
2. an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)