Crossword clue
“Sprinkle with oil, say”
This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BLESSLetters5
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sprinkle with oil, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 22, 2025 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Sprinkle with oil, say” clue?+
The answer is BLESS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 22, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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