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noun • a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water • oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist • a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons • any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants verb • cover with oil, as if by rubbing • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||
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noun • a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) • anything regarded as making something unclean verb • lubricate with grease | ||||
| 25% | 8 | Non-toxic lubricant | ||
noun • a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly | ||||
Lubricant
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OIL which was last seen in the Telegraph Mini crossword.
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OIL
Updated: October 10, 2025
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