This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OIL as a word: Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant; Petroleum.
OIL has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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