| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth, like well-oiled locks | ||
| Applied fragrant hair dressing to | The Washington Post | 10 Jan 2021 |
| Applied fragrant hair dressing to | LA Times Daily | 10 Jan 2021 |
| Slathered on, as Brylcreem | ||
| Slathered on, as Brylcreem | ||
| Like George Clooney in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" | ||
| Having a scented ointment, as hair | ||
| Put hair dressing on | ||
| Applied an ointment |