To solve the room from the south entrance,
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×take the spear and keg, and use both of those tools to remove all of the southern tar blob. This gives you access to three kegs.
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×Use one keg in concert with the bombs to take care of the southeast eye.
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×Drop the central platform with its seeding beacons, and use the other two kegs to remove any remaining tar and tar babies in the center.
I haven't figured out yet how to exit west. Hoping someone adds additional suggestions for that part.
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