This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ Y
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OILY as a word: Covered with or containing oil; Resembling oil.
OILY has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 21, 2026.
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