NYT Dictionary

OILED

/ˈɔɪld/
AdjectiveVerbGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Covered in, or supplied with, oil.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

oilyoleoseoiled uplubricatedlubedlubed upAdrian Quistadripaled upall mops and brooms

Antonyms

unoiled

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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