Soothing substance Crossword Clue

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Soothing substance Crossword Answer

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ALOE

(4 letters)

UNGUENT

(7 letters)

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(noun)
1. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
2. anything that remedies or heals or soothes
(verb)
1. save from ruin, destruction, or harm
2. apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SOOTHING (adjective)
1. freeing from fear and anxiety
2. affording physical relief
SUBSTANCE (noun)
1. the property of holding together and retaining its shape
2. considerable capital (wealth or income)

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ALOE
(4 letters)
UNGUENT
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
LAVES

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Down

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