Rubs oil on Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Thursday, March 28, 2019 · 3-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between August 2007 and March 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 28, 2019 · 3-Down · 7 letters
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administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
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