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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)
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)
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!