"___ the midnight oil" (work late) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BURN "___ the midnight oil" (work late) (4)
8% OIL Burn the midnight ___ (work late) (3)
6% LATENS Gets closer to midnight (6) Commuter Mar 3, 2026
6% BARREL Oil unit (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 26, 2026
6% FRIED Cooked in oil (5) The Telegraph Mini Feb 20, 2026
6% UPON "Once ___ a midnight dreary ..." (4)
6% FRY Cook in oil (3)
6% LATEN Approach midnight (5) Newsday Feb 8, 2026
6% ANOINTS Rubs with oil (7) LA Times Daily Feb 8, 2026
6% FAT Butter or oil (3) Commuter Feb 6, 2026
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