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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 | ||||||||
| 39% | 9 | Skilled worker who protects metal against rust | ||||||
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noun • a hard brittle multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing | ||||||||
Protects Against Rust Crossword Clue
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OILS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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OILS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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