Crossword answer
BALSAM
6 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 12 appearances · Last seen Thomas Joseph, October 8, 2026
Letter pattern
BALSAM
Clues that lead to BALSAM
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Fragrant wood6Thomas JosephOct 8, 2026
Soothing ointment (6)6The GuardianSep 25, 2026
Frenchman behind wood needs an ointment6Daily ExpressSep 7, 2026
Fragrant substance6Evening StandardDec 5, 2025
Aromatic fir6New York TimesMay 13, 2025
Fragrant fir6New York TimesFeb 11, 2025
New Labour, not quite the same - and it's soothing6Evening StandardDec 3, 2019
About BALSAM in crosswords
BALSAM is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 12 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Fragrant wood” in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 8, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
ENABLEEmpower
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
REFORMImprove
INDENTSet right?
LEADER__ of the pack
ENCASEPlace in a crate
ERRANTOff-target
STEERSTakes the helm
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
SLEEPYDrowsy
Every appearance of BALSAM (12)
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Oct 8, 2026
Fragrant wood · Thomas Joseph · 7 Down
Sep 25, 2026
Soothing ointment (6) · The Guardian · 13 Across
Sep 7, 2026
Frenchman behind wood needs an ointment · Daily Express · 20 Down
Sep 1, 2026
Fragrant wood · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Down
Dec 5, 2025
Fragrant substance · Evening Standard · 1 Down
May 13, 2025
Aromatic fir · New York Times · 41 Down
Feb 11, 2025
Fragrant fir · New York Times · 56 Across
Sep 20, 2024
Fragrant wood · Eugene Sheffer · 17 Down
Nov 14, 2023
Fragrant wood · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Across
Jul 8, 2021
Fragrant wood · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Across
Oct 30, 2020
Fragrant substance · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Dec 3, 2019
New Labour, not quite the same - and it's soothing · Evening Standard · 2 Down