This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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