What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Greasy hair ointment" from March 24, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Greasy hair ointment”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 24, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

POMADE

Letters6

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 24, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Greasy hair ointment” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 24, 2025 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Greasy hair ointment” clue?+

The answer is POMADE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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