Friction reducer Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 3, 2008 · 18-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 1998 and May 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 3, 2008 · 18-Across · 4 letters
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a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
noun
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 1, 1998.OIL3 lettersanswer page
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