What is the answer to "Applied oil to" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Applied oil to" is LUBED (5 letters).

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Applied oil to Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the January 11, 2026 puzzle

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LUBED

5 letters · Down · last seen January 11, 2026

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