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A substance derived from purified crude oil, used as an ointment (9,5) Crossword Clue
PETROLEUM  JELLY
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Answer
PETROLEUM JELLY
15 letters • 2 words

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Understanding the Clue: "A substance derived from purified crude oil, used as an ointment (9,5) Crossword Clue"

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Answer Pattern: The answer "PETROLEUM JELLY" has 15 letters. Longer answers like this often contain multiple words or represent phrases, titles, or proper nouns.

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