any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules
Hint 2clue words
Frankincense: an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
Myrrh: aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume
What is the 5-letter answer to "Frankincense or myrrh" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Frankincense or myrrh" crossword clue is RESIN. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Frankincense or myrrh" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on July 5, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of RESIN?
The word RESIN means: any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Frankincense or myrrh".