Root used as a soap substitute Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 28, 2011 · 31-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 28, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 28, 2011 · 31-Across · 5 letters
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Any of various parts of the Agave (or similar) plants, when used as soap.
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