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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 | ||||||||
| 22% | 8 | Essential | ||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by the absence of inessential features | ||||||||
| 22% | 9 | Of the essential nature of something | ||||||
adjective • belonging to a thing by its very nature adjective satellite • situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts | ||||||||
Essential ___
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OIL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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OIL
Updated: January 18, 2025
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