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
63% SMEARS Oily stains (6) Commuter Jun 12, 2026
63% OLIVE Oily fruit (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 1, 2026
63% AROMA Perfume (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 31, 2026
63% SCENT Perfume (5) The Telegraph Quick May 5, 2026
60% FLUFF Light downy matter; bungle (one's lines) (5) The Times Concise May 25, 2026
60% NEONS Some lights (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 12, 2026
60% GREASE Oily matter (6) Premier Sunday Sep 10, 2017
57% LAVA ___ lamp, light fitting containing a coloured oily fluid (4) (4) Puzzler Jun 14, 2026
57% ROW Use the oars, say (3)

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