Light oily matter (some say) that's used in perfumes Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AMBERGRIS Light oily matter (some say) that's used in perfumes (9) The Times Cryptic Oct 7, 2015
69% EAU ___ de toilette (light perfume) (3)
63% SCENT Perfume (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 29, 2026
60% FATS Oily nutrients (4)
60% GREASE Oily matter (6) Premier Sunday Sep 10, 2017
57% PRY Use a crowbar, say (3)
57% RUNIDLE Sit at a red light, say (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 31, 2026
57% IDLE Wait for a green light, say (4) The Washington Post Mini Jan 28, 2026
57% ATTAR Perfume ingredient (5) Wall Street Journal Jan 20, 2026
57% TRACE Use a stencil, say (5)

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