Oily glandular secretion that lubricates the hair and skin and provides some protection against bacteria (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SEBUM Oily glandular secretion that lubricates the hair and skin and provides some protection against bacteria (5) (5)
5% HENNA Hair and skin dye (5) The Telegraph Quick Oct 12, 2025
4% VERSUS Against (6) The Telegraph Quick Nov 6, 2025
4% OILS Lubricates (4) (4) Mirror Classic Oct 31, 2025
4% MASKS Some personal protective equipment (5) The Washington Post Mini Oct 31, 2025
4% TARP Protective sheet against rain (4)
4% OPPOSE Be against (6) USA Today Oct 22, 2025
4% PAS Some medical providers, for short (3) LA Times Daily Oct 18, 2025
4% AEGIS Protection (5) New York Times Oct 15, 2025
4% STERILE Bacteria-free (7) New York Times Oct 14, 2025
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