Amber or frankincense, for example Crossword Clue

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Today is 29 June 2024 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "Amber or frankincense, for example" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue, "Amber or frankincense, for example," leads to the answer "RESIN." This answer fits the clue based on the following connections:

1. Nature of Amber and Frankincense: Both amber and frankincense are natural substances derived from trees. Amber is fossilized tree resin, while frankincense is an aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia.
2. Common Category: Both amber and frankincense belong to the category of resins, making "RESIN" the appropriate answer that encompasses these two examples.
3. Formation: Resin is a sticky substance that trees produce as a protective response to injury. Amber forms over millions of years from the fossilization of resin, while frankincense is extracted directly from living trees.

Considering these factors, the answer "RESIN" aligns perfectly with the clue "Amber or frankincense, for example." In the realm of natural substances derived from trees, resin serves as the common thread linking these diverse examples.

Definition of "RESIN"

a sticky flammable organic substance, insoluble in water, exuded by some trees and other plants (notably fir and pine)

Example :

clear resin had oozed to the surface, trickled down, and set

epoxy resins frequently cause dermatitis

the chassis is constructed of synthetic resin

 The Crossword clue "Amber or frankincense, for example" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Crosswords With Friends	29 June 2024	RESIN