Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expand? | Letters | Answer | Clue | |||||
| 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • a can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery | ||||||||
| 32% | 11 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | ||||||
noun • United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996) | ||||||||
| 29% | 4 | Something a car mechanic might use | ||||||
noun • socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear) • man's close-fitting garment of the 16th and 17th centuries covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet • a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas verb • water with a hose | ||||||||
Painting Has The Power That A Mechanic Could Make Good Use Of Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 149 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OILCAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OILCAN
Updated: October 14, 2023
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Island's problem with American transport: no terminusOn reflection, gang needs to accept bereavement to flourish
Shock — southern ladies running riot round prison!
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Cryptic10 Jan 2023 | Down 2 | |
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
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | |
2 | Good name for a car mechanic?
New York Times -
21 Apr 2013 | New York Times / 21 Apr 2013 |
3 | Good name for a garage mechanic?
New York Times -
30 Dec 2013 | New York Times / 30 Dec 2013 |
4 | Good work, as by an auto mechanic?
New York Times -
26 Jan 1996 | New York Times / 26 Jan 1996 |
5 | Make climbing trees difficult for mechanic
The Guardian Cryptic -
21 May 2014 | The Guardian Cryptic / 21 May 2014 |
6 | Mechanic who can make things run more smoothly?
The Guardian Cryptic -
19 Jan 2005 | The Guardian Cryptic / 19 Jan 2005 |
7 | Something a car mechanic might use |
