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Soothing ointment (5)

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balm

'soothing ointment' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for balm that I've seen before include "that will soothe the skin" , "Soothing medicine for lamb" , "It comforts, soothes" , "There's comfort" , "Soothing ointment for lamb (4)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Star Tribune, the Newsday and The Times.
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