Something in the ointment? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FLY Something in the ointment? (3)
10% UNGUENT Ointment (7) The Times Concise Jul 24, 2026
9% BALM Lip ___ (soothing ointment) (4)
9% LOTION Ointment (6) (6) Mirror Quick Aug 1, 2026
8% AINT "__ that something?" (4) Commuter Aug 28, 2026
8% LOCATIONS Ointment's concealing half of Carl's spots (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 4, 2026
8% SALVE Soothing ointment (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 22, 2026
7% EAT Have something (3) Thomas Joseph Sep 3, 2026
7% OOH ___ and aah (admire something) (3)
7% PLEA Something a suspect enters (4) New York Times Sep 3, 2026
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