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20 answers for: A waxy substance used as make-up by actors (11)
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GREASEPAINTA waxy substance used as make-up by actors (11)
FACEPOWDERConfront dust and use as make-up (4,6)
WOREApplied as make-up
AMBERGRISWaxy substance used in perfume manufacture secreted by the intestinal tract of the sperm whale (9)
SYNTHESISESomehow tie shyness to make up by combining elements
SLAPBANGProhibition of make-up by government? Exactly
PARExpected time not taken up by actor's role (3)
CHOLESTEROLA waxy, fat-like substance found in the cells of the body (11)
SPERMACETIUnusually smart piece, it's a waxy substance (10)
ERRORSSlips by such as make themselves a nuisance losing their head (6)
XYLEMYou will find it up a tree and in a waxy lemon (5)
HONEYCOMBA waxy structure of adjacent hexagonal cells constructed by bees in a hive (9)
VIRALSuch infections as make rival sick
RIDDLESSifts such things as make one ponder (7)
PRETENDTo act as make believe (7)
SILVEROAKA common indigenous coastal tree which does a lot to hold back the wind. It turns a waxy, silver leaf to face wind and sun. You can do it oak!
PETROLEUMJELLYTranslucent gelatinous substance used as a lubricant and as an ointment base
LIQUORICEA chewy, aromatic black substance used as a sweet and in medicine (9)
PRIMERA substance used as a preparatory coating on wood, metal or canvas (6)
MASTICA sticky putty-like substance used as a filler or adhesive (6)