“Lubricate” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••OILUP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OILUP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lubricate”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 6, 2025, where it runs at 41 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 6, 2025 grid3DItem that has to be blown up before being filled with water14 ltrs›27DJapanese martial art4 ltrs›28DActor Morales of "Ozark"4 ltrs›34DMinor office injury8 ltrs›37DTahoe or Cherokee, in brief3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••OILUP5 ltrs
•••OIL3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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