Safflower ___ Crossword Clue

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Safflower ___ Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
2. a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
(verb)
1. administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
2. cover with oil, as if by rubbing

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SAFFLOWER (noun)
1. thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil

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