Soothe operator? Crossword Clue

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Soothe operator? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
2. any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OPERATOR (noun)
1. a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
2. an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
SOOTHE (verb)
1. give moral or emotional strength to
2. cause to feel better

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43. Seafaring wood

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63. Numeric prefix

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