Crossword clue
“Cosmetic additive that comes from the Southwest”
This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
JOJOBAOILLetters9
Starts withJ
Ends withL
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Cosmetic additive that comes from the Southwest” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 18, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with J and ends with L, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Cosmetic additive that comes from the Southwest” clue?+
The answer is JOJOBAOIL (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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