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The Clue
Applies wood preservative (9 letter answer)
The Answer
CREOSOTES
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Notes
The answer CREOSOTES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
CREOSOTE as a noun:
1. a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic
2. (creosote, coal-tar creosote) = a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood
CREOSOTE as a verb:
1. treat with creosote; "creosoted wood"