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It may appear crude at first, but it reduces friction (3) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue It may appear crude at first, but it reduces friction (3) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is OIL.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | OIL It may appear crude at first, but it reduces friction (3) | (3) | ||
| 6% | RUB Create friction | (3) | LA Times Daily | Sep 16, 2025 |
| 6% | DEBUT Actor's first appearance | (5) | ||
| 5% | OPEC Crude grp. | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 5% | EXTERNALS Appearances | (9) | LA Times Daily | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 5% | CARDOORS Hazards that may suddenly appear in bike lanes | (8) | The Atlantic | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 5% | BREADTH Money reduced the range | (7) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 5% | SHANTY Crudely built shack | (6) | New York Times | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 5% | INAN Put ___ appearance | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 5% | SEEM Appear to be | (4) | Newsday | Oct 1, 2025 |
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