Unpleasant greasy substance (rhymes with "funk") Crossword Clue

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Unpleasant greasy substance (rhymes with "funk") Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any thick, viscous matter

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GREASY (adjective)
1. smeared or soiled with grease or oil
2. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
UNPLEASANT (adjective)
1. offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

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