Rubs holy oil on Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 22, 2006 · 23-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, August 22, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 22, 2006 · 23-Down · 7 letters
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administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
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