The Clue
Cleaned a rifle (5 letter answer)
The Answer
OILED
Tags
Notes
The answer OILED is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.
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Eliminated the squeaks
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Made smooth, in a way
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Definition
OIL as a verb:
1. cover with oil, as if by rubbing; "oil the wooden surface"
2. (anoint, inunct, oil, anele, embrocate) = administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
OILED as an adjective:
1. treated with oil; "oiled country roads"; "an oiled walnut table"