Too close-fitting to be well oiled (5) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TIGHT Too close-fitting to be well oiled (5) (5)
8% MESH Fit together well (4) Universal Jan 13, 2026
8% ALSO Too, as well (4) (4) The Sun Mini Jan 11, 2026
7% SNUG Like close-fitting clothes (4) New York Times Jan 25, 2026
7% APT Fitting, or well-put (3)
6% JIGSAWPUZZLE Fitting project? (12) Wall Street Journal Feb 9, 2026
6% ANOINTS Rubs with oil (7) LA Times Daily Feb 8, 2026
6% APTLY In a fitting way (5) Universal Feb 8, 2026
6% FAT Butter or oil (3) Commuter Feb 6, 2026
6% DOUBLET Close-fitting padded jacket of the late Middle Ages (7) The Times Concise Feb 5, 2026
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