The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word OILED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
De-squeaked? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OILED | 100 % | 5 |
Why may OILED be the right solution?
The word "squeak" refers to a high-pitched sound made by something rubbing against another surface. Therefore, to "de-squeak" something means to eliminate this sound. The most common way to do this is by applying oil to the area causing the noise. Thus, "oiled" is the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: De-squeaked?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- oiled
- oil
- squeaking
- bathe
- bubble
- chaste
- cheep
- chelp
- chirk
- clean
- complain
- creak
Crossword Answer definitions
OILED verb- To lubricate with oil.
- To grease with oil for cooking.
- Covered in, or supplied with, oil.
- Drunk. Usually in conjunction with well.
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