Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Overly Slick Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 137 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is UNCTUOUS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: UNCTUOUS

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
199%8Exact Match!
223%7Overly gooey, overly sweet
323%5 Nickname given to a person who is seen as overly excitable or overly dramatic

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "UNCTUOUS" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
  • adjective
  • • (of a liquid or substance) oily or greasy.
  • • (of a wine, coffee, sauce, gravy etc.) rich, lush, intense, with layers of concentrated, soft, velvety flavor.
  • • (by extension, of a person) profusely polite, especially unpleasantly so and insincerely earnest.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "His unctuous smile made me suspicious of his motives."
  • • "The politician's unctuous speech was met with skepticism."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Galleon's company
Frankincense and myrrh, but not gold

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times23 Jun 2023 Across 57
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Made slick
New York Times - 09 Jul 1978
New York Times / 09 Jul 1978
2
Mind-blowing lines and slick film for US actor
The Guardian Cryptic - 16 Nov 2011
The Guardian Cryptic / 16 Nov 2011
3
Nickname given to a person who is seen as overly excitable or overly dramatic
4
Overly gooey, overly sweet
5
Slick goo
New York Times - 28 Aug 1995
New York Times / 28 Aug 1995
6
Slick trick
New York Times - 17 Apr 2014
New York Times / 17 Apr 2014
7
Slick vehicle?
New York Times - 14 Feb 1995
New York Times / 14 Feb 1995

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen