Clues for the word "ESTER"
We've had 173 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 581 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on May 10, 2026.
Definition of ester
- n. - An ethereal salt, or compound ether, consisting of an organic radical united with the residue of any oxygen acid, organic or inorganic; thus the natural fats are esters of glycerin and the fatty acids, oleic, etc.
Referring Clues
- Benzocaine, for one
- C4H8O2, e.g.
- Distillation product
- Aromatic chemical
- Glyceride, e.g.
- Fragrant compound
- Ethyl acetate, e.g.
- Phosphate, e.g.
- Compound present in beer
- Triglyceride, for one
- Fruity-smelling compound
- Compound in ale
- Word with poly-
- Methyl methacrylate, e.g.
- Aromatic compound
- Chemical term after poly-
- Poly- follower
- Any acetate, chemically
- Fragrant substance
- Triglyceride, e.g.
- Dimethyl sulfate, for one
- Banana oil, e.g.
- Perfume part
- Acid/alcohol compound
- Oil of wintergreen is one
- Aromatic oil, often
- Dimethyl sulfate, e.g.
- Word prefixed with poly-
- Oil of wintergreen, e.g.
- Artificial flavor base
- Perfume compound
- Vegetable oil, e.g.
- Perfume ingredient
- Ethyl cinnamate, for one
- Fatty acid, e.g.
- Glyceride, for example
- Acid + alcohol
- Banana oil, for one
- Poly follower
- Chemical compound
- Alcohol reaction product
- Animal or vegetable fat
- Suffix with poly
- Perfumer compound
- Compound found in perfume
- Phosphate, for example
- Oil of wintergreen, for example
- Organic compound used in perfumery
- Flavoring compound
- Methyl salicylate, e.g.
- Organic compound
- Urethane, e.g.
- Butyl acetate, e.g.
- Diglyceride, e.g.
- Sweet-smelling compound
- Acid-alcohol derivative
- Benzyl acetate, for one
- Acid-alcohol compound
- Perfume component
- Ethyl acetate, for one
- Perfumery compound
- Banana oil or pyruvate
- "Steer" anagram
- Acetate, for one
- It gives a banana its smell, for one
- Fragrant organic compound
- Fragrant organic compound, often
- Perfumer's compound
- "Steer" anagram
- Perfume ingredient, perhaps
- "Poly" add-on
- Compound that's an anagram of "steer"
- "Poly" closure
- Certain chemical compound
- Certain organic compound
- Acid alcohol yield
- Chemical compound or anagram for steer
- "Poly" attachment
- Ending for "poly"
- Fruity smelling compound
- Diglyceride, for one
- Glyceride, for one
- Acid %2B alcohol result
- "Poly" follower
- Ethyl butyrate, e.g.
- Lab compound
- Word attached to "poly"
- Acid + alcohol result
- Acid alcohol yield
- End of poly?
- Oleate,e.g.
- Poly ender
- Carbon compound
- Amyl nitrate, e.g.
- Urethane is one
- Oleate, e.g.
- Acetate, e.g.
- Perfumery ingredient
- Animal or vegetable fat, e.g.
- Word often preceded by poly-
- Nitro, e.g.
- Poly add-on
- Suffix with "poly"
- Chlorophyll or oil of wintergreen
- "Drop It Low" singer ___ Dean
- Artificial fruit flavor, often
- Word prefixed with "poly"
- Compound found in perfume and this puzzle's theme answers
- Imparter of fruity overtones
- Methyl bisulfate, e.g.
- Fragrant compound that sounds like a Purim queen
- Nitroglycerin, for one
- Nitroglycerin, e.g.
- Compound that's a homophone for a Purim heroine
- Source of an ale's fruity flavor
- "Poly" ending
- 53-Across is one
- Oxalate, e.g.
- Chemical salt
- Compound with a fruity aroma
- Compound found in wine and olive oil
- Fragrant compound in beer
- Fabric's follower of "poly"
- Organic
- Ending with poly-
- Chemist's compound
- Aspartate, for one
- Depside is one
- Fruity-smelling component of perfume
- Chemical source of fruit flavor
- Chemical
- Lab chemical
- Ethyl, e.g.
- Compound at Calais is about to be reinstated
- Compound formed from acid and alcohol
- Organic compound of the steroids
- Organic chemical compound
- Trees rendered fragrant compound
- Organic compound obtained from a variety of trees
- Aunt in August Wilson's "Pittsburgh Cycle" plays
- Acid and alcohol yield
- Compound imparting fruity flavor
- Dean of "Pitch Perfect"
- "Poly" stick-on
- Yesterday's compound?
- Compound in "western"
- Compound in perfumes
- Beer-tasting nuance
- Compound imparting a fruity smell
- Compound derived from a carboxylic acid, often
- Perfume fragrance source
- Component of some ales
- Oleate
- Imparter of a fruity flavor
- Compound with a fruity scent
- Fragrant chemical compound
- Fragrant compound category
- Fabric follower of "poly"
- Title role for Rowin Amone in a 2019 web series
- Fragrant chemical
- Compound with a fruity smell
- Fruity compound
- Chemistry lab compound
- Perfuming compound
- Compound in pheromones
- Czech Olympian Ledecká who won gold in two winter disciplines
- Ingredient in perfumes
- Name that's an anagram of "reset"
- "Sun Mad" artist Hernandez
- Aromatic hydrocarbon
- Compound formed from an alcohol and an acid
- Fragrant compound released during fermentation
- Fruity-smelling perfume ingredient
Last Seen In
- New York Times - May 10, 2026
- New York Times - May 09, 2026
- New York Times - April 12, 2026
- Mirror Mini - November 13, 2025
- LA Times - October 29, 2025
- LA Times - September 08, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - September 04, 2025
- Daily American - July 29, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - June 02, 2025
- LA Times - May 23, 2025
- New York Times - May 10, 2025
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 05, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - February 14, 2025
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 03, 2025
- USA Today - January 25, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - January 01, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - December 26, 2024
- New York Times - December 13, 2024
- New York Times - December 08, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - December 04, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - November 29, 2024
- LA Times - November 23, 2024
- Daily American - October 12, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - October 03, 2024
- USA Today - October 03, 2024
- Mirror Mini - September 30, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - September 11, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - September 06, 2024
- Mirror Mini - July 18, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - July 16, 2024
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