What is the answer to "Cause a mess, as with frying oil"?

The most common answer is SPLATTER. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer SPLATTER has 8 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Cause a mess, as with frying oil Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Cause a mess, as with frying oil? The NYT crossword from November 2, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 8 letters.

Cause a mess, as with frying oil Crossword Answer

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Cause a mess, as with frying oil Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 8-letter answer to "Cause a mess, as with frying oil" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Cause a mess, as with frying oil" crossword clue is SPLATTER. This answer contains 8 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.

Which crossword used "Cause a mess, as with frying oil" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on November 2, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.