Thicken (3 letters)

{ Answer }

GEL

{ Related Clues }

Bath ___
Coagulate
Coalesce
Colloid
Congeal
Crystallize
Set
Solidify
Colloidal substance
Deodorant variety
Hair fixative
Hair stiffener
Lose liquidity
Mousse alternative
React to pectin
Salon selection
Shampoo, maybe
Styling aid
Toothpaste type
Type of toothpaste
Become more solid
Hair styling stuff
It keeps hair in place
Many a drain cleaner nowadays

{ Tags }

alternative, become, colloid, come, do, gel, goo, goop, hair, harden, many, salon, semisolid, set, solidify, stuff, supply, thicken, together, toothpaste, type

{ Notes }

The answer GEL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

{ Definition }

GEL as a noun:

1. (gel, colloidal gel) = a colloid in a more solid form than a sol

2. (gelatin, gel) = a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

GEL as a verb:

1. become a gel; "The solid, when heated, gelled"

2. (mousse, gel) = apply a styling gel to; "she mousses her hair"