| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Can rub oil around with it as means of reducing friction (11) | The Guardian Cryptic | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Messy act - rub oil in | ||
| Oiling (11) | ||
| Application of oil | ||
| But ironical about oiling to achieve smoothness (11) | ||
| Application of grease | ||
| Act, rub oil in (anag) (11) | ||
| Garage job. |