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To oil the works could be a bit cruel (9) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LUBRICATE To oil the works could be a bit cruel (9) | (9) | ||
| 7% | INLAY Bit of dental work | (5) | Universal | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 7% | FIENDISH Cruel | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 7% | ODDJOBS Random bits of work | (7) | Premier Sunday | Jul 26, 2026 |
| 7% | SCAN Bit of radiological work | (4) | New York Times | Jul 24, 2026 |
| 6% | ORNITHOLOGIST Lo! Night roost - I could be working here as this | (13) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 6% | DERV Diesel oil | (4) | The Times Specialist | Sep 21, 2026 |
| 6% | PIECEMEAL Bit by bit (9) | (9) | Puzzler | Sep 21, 2026 |
| 6% | GUM It could be chewed | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 6% | OPEC Oil org. | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Sep 17, 2026 |
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