Oil that's but a relic, sadly Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LUBRICATE Oil that's but a relic, sadly (9) The Times Cryptic Jun 2, 2023
74% ALAS "Sadly . . ." (4) USA Today Aug 11, 2026
64% RIG Oil platform (3)
64% FRY Cook in oil (3)
64% DRUM Oil container (4) Thomas Joseph Sep 1, 2026
64% PARTICLE Tiny piece of relic apt for redevelopment (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 31, 2026
64% ALBERTA Oil province (7) Newsday Aug 28, 2026
64% OPEC Oil cartel (4) Eugene Sheffer Aug 27, 2026
64% SIGH Breathe out sadly (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 17, 2026
64% PORES Oil wells? (5) New York Times Aug 15, 2026

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