It could be a bit cruel to oil the works (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LUBRICATE It could be a bit cruel to oil the works (9) (9)
7% HARSH Cruel (5) The Times Sunday Concise Oct 18, 2026
7% STINT Bit of work (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 17, 2026
7% IMAY "That could work for me" (4) LA Times Daily Oct 11, 2026
7% INLAY Bit of dental work (5) Universal Sep 24, 2026
6% DRUMS Oil barrels (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 14, 2026
6% LINSEED Oil source for oil paints (7) Wall Street Journal Oct 10, 2026
6% COD ___ liver oil (3)
6% MAY Could (3) Universal Oct 9, 2026
6% ITDEPENDS "Could be yes, could be no" (9) Universal Oct 8, 2026
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