Crossword clue

“Um, two bases for paint”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
LIKEOILANDWATER
Letters15
Starts withL
Ends withR
Vowels7

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 29, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Um, two bases for paint” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 29, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with L and ends with R, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Um, two bases for paint” clue?+

The answer is LIKEOILANDWATER (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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