The Clue
Well or paint (3 letter answer)
The Answer
OIL
Tags
Notes
The answer OIL is very common and appears about once every 49 puzzles.
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Definition
OIL as a noun:
1. a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
2. (oil, oil color, oil colour) = oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
3. (vegetable oil, oil) = any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants
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