Wound soother (5 letters)

{ Answer }

SALVE

{ Related Clues }

Assuage
Balm
Comfort
Medicament
Mollifier
Nard
Ointment
Palliate
Restorative
Soothe
Unguent
Burn balm
Burn soother
Healing substance
Rash decision?
Soothing ointment
Soothing stuff
Unguentine, e.g.

{ Tags }

assuage, balm, burn, comfort, decision, eg, medicament, mollifier, nard, ointment, rash, restorative, salve, soothe, soother, soothing, stuff, substance, unguent, unguentine, wound

{ Notes }

The answer SALVE is uncommon, appearing about once every 475 puzzles.

{ Definition }

SALVE as a noun:

1. (ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve) = semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

2. anything that remedies or heals or soothes; "he needed a salve for his conscience"

SALVE as a verb:

1. (salvage, salve, relieve, save) = save from ruin, destruction, or harm

2. apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing