NYT Dictionary

OILING

/ˈɔɪlɪŋ/
NounVerbOIL-ingoil-ing · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

An application of oil.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

oilanointinunctaneleembrocateanointmentunction

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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