Crayon stuff (3)

I believe the answer is:

wax

(Other definitions for wax that I've seen before include "Cere - grow larger" , "Polish" , "Substance in candles" , "Increase (as moon's phase)" , "It forms in the ear" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and the King Feature Syndicate.

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