This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025 (58 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OIL as a word: Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant; Petroleum.
OIL has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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