Lip service?

I believe the answer is:

balm

(Other definitions for balm that I've seen before include "that will soothe the skin" , "Soothing medicine for lamb" , "Soothing stuff for lamb" , "Soothing substance" , "Soothing herb" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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