This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ R
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OILER as a word: One who or that which oils; An assistant in the engine room of a ship, senior only to a wiper, mainly responsible for keeping machinery lubricated.
OILER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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