Yellowish substance extracted from wool used in some ointments (7)

I believe the answer is:

lanolin

(Other definitions for lanolin that I've seen before include "substance found in ointments" , "Fatty substance on wool" , "Oil on sheep's wool" , "Grease on sheep's wool" , "Secretion on wool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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