The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word POMADE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result POMADE
- Mystery writer covering bananas in fragrant ointment
- Return of work caused application to head
- Lock oil?
- Flower produced for scented ointment
- US writer consuming nuts in dressing
- Hair preparation produced by Post Office?
- Post Office produced locksmith’s tool?
- Hair-dresser overheard horror writer and domestic servant
- Petty officer concocted hair ointment
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What does POMADE mean?
POMADE noun- A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.
- Any medicinal ointment.
- To anoint with pomade; to use pomade to style (hair).