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noun • the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin | ||||
| 44% | 4 | Common secretion gets much use when scrubbing bottoms | ||
noun • a person regarded as arrogant and annoying • nasal mucus | ||||
| 34% | 5 | Scrubbing sponge | ||
noun • the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer | ||||
Scrubbing Away A Sea Sponge Secretion
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SEBUM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SEBUM
Updated: October 14, 2023
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