“Smooths, as the way” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GREASES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Smooths, as the way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 20, 2025, where it runs at 115 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.