This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 21, 2026.
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