What is the answer to "Dipstick coating"?

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

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2024.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Dipstick coating Crossword Clue Answer

Solving Dipstick coating? You're in luck—this appeared in Wall Street Journal July 19, 2025. Check out our 3-letter solution.

Dipstick coating Crossword Answer

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Dipstick coating Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "Dipstick coating" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Dipstick coating" crossword clue is OIL. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.

Which crossword used "Dipstick coating" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on July 19, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of OIL?

The word OIL means: cover with oil, as if by rubbing. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Dipstick coating".