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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

Makes less noisy, in a way

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The answer OILS is a 4-letter entry.

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What is the answer to "Makes less noisy, in a way"?: OILS
How many letters is the answer to "Makes less noisy, in a way"?: The answer has 4 letters.
When was this clue last seen?: This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Has this crossword clue appeared before?: Yes. Variations of this clue have appeared 2 other times.

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