The crossword clue "Cook in hot oil" was last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on October 7, 2025. We've carefully identified 172 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, FRY (3 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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172 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FRY
Cook in hot oil
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
99%
FRY
Cook in hot oil
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
99%
DEEPFRY
Cook in hot oil
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2020
99%
DEEPFRY
Cook in hot oil
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2020
5%
PIESALAMODE
Dishes that can be both hot and cold
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
5%
PIESALAMODE
Dishes that can be both hot and cold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
5%
TEA
Leaves in hot water?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
5%
TEA
Leaves in hot water?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
5%
PRESS
Olive oil maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
5%
PRESS
Olive oil maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
5%
NAIL
Place for cuticle oil
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
5%
NAIL
Place for cuticle oil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
5%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
5%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
5%
SALSA
Mild, medium, or hot dip
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
SALSA
Mild, medium, or hot dip
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
ANAS
Santa __: hot California winds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
ANAS
Santa __: hot California winds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
STEEPING
In hot water?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
STEEPING
In hot water?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
SHADE
Welcome relief on a hot day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
5%
SHADE
Welcome relief on a hot day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
5%
BOIL
Get hot
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
5%
BOIL
Get hot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
5%
COD
Fish oil source
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
5%
COD
Fish oil source
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
5%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
5%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
5%
LINSEED
Type of oil extracted from flax
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
LINSEED
Type of oil extracted from flax
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
DAISY
"Downton Abbey" cook
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
5%
DAISY
"Downton Abbey" cook
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
5%
UNHIP
Not hot and not cool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
UNHIP
Not hot and not cool
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
CHILI
__ crisp oil
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
CHILI
__ crisp oil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
MIC
Word after "hot" or "open"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
MIC
Word after "hot" or "open"
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
TREE
Tea ___ (therapeutic oil source)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
TREE
Tea ___ (therapeutic oil source)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
ANOINT
Bless using oil
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
ANOINT
Bless using oil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
ADREPS
Pros who know all the hot spots?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
ADREPS
Pros who know all the hot spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
TEACUP
What contains a hot spot?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
TEACUP
What contains a hot spot?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
BIGTALKERS
They're full of hot air
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
5%
BIGTALKERS
They're full of hot air
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
5%
SCALD
Burn with hot water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
SCALD
Burn with hot water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
OUTEAT
Consume more hot dogs than, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
OUTEAT
Consume more hot dogs than, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
CBD
Modern oil ingredient
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
CBD
Modern oil ingredient
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
SPA
Place for a hot stone massage
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
SPA
Place for a hot stone massage
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
ANOINTS
Rubs with oil
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
ANOINTS
Rubs with oil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
PASSE
Not hot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
PASSE
Not hot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
SEXY
Really hot
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
SEXY
Really hot
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
NABOB
Big shot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
NABOB
Big shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2026
1%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
1%
TSAI
Ming who hosts the cooking show "Simply Ming"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
TSAI
Ming who hosts the cooking show "Simply Ming"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
DIRTYRICE
Cajun dish cooked with giblets
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
DIRTYRICE
Cajun dish cooked with giblets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
PIC
Quick snapshot
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
1%
PIC
Quick snapshot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
1%
STAB
Shot in the dark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
STAB
Shot in the dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
TREYS
Long shots, in hoops lingo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
TREYS
Long shots, in hoops lingo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
DONE
Thoroughly cooked
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
DONE
Thoroughly cooked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
GREEDO
"Star Wars" bounty hunter shot by Han Solo
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
1%
GREEDO
"Star Wars" bounty hunter shot by Han Solo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
LOAM
Rich soil
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2026
1%
LOAM
Rich soil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
POLAROID
Photo that might be shaken
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
1%
POLAROID
Photo that might be shaken
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
DOSED
Shot in the arm, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
DOSED
Shot in the arm, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
ATOMIC
Superhot, as wing sauce
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
ATOMIC
Superhot, as wing sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
LACE
Doily fabric
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
1%
LACE
Doily fabric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
LOBS
Arcing tennis shots
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
1%
LOBS
Arcing tennis shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
1%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
SPIT
One taking turns cooking?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
1%
SPIT
One taking turns cooking?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
HYATT
"Be more here" hotel chain
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
1%
HYATT
"Be more here" hotel chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
CHEF
Many a cooking show host
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
1%
CHEF
Many a cooking show host
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
MAIDS
Some hotel employees
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
MAIDS
Some hotel employees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEGUARD
One tasked with keeping produce from spoiling?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEGUARD
One tasked with keeping produce from spoiling?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
CHIPSAHOY
"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
CHIPSAHOY
"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
EARTH
Soil
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
EARTH
Soil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
EPEE
Foil kin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
EPEE
Foil kin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ATIT
Toiling away
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
ATIT
Toiling away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
SUITE
Family-friendly hotel room
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
SUITE
Family-friendly hotel room
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
INPANTOPICMODE
Going on and on about one's new cookware?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
INPANTOPICMODE
Going on and on about one's new cookware?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
LEACH
Extract, as minerals from soil
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
LEACH
Extract, as minerals from soil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
MARRED
Spoiled
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
MARRED
Spoiled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
HERSHEYSKISS
Foil-wrapped chocolate drop
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
HERSHEYSKISS
Foil-wrapped chocolate drop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
IBISES
Birds associated with the Egyptian god Thoth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
IBISES
Birds associated with the Egyptian god Thoth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
CROP
Trim, as a photo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
CROP
Trim, as a photo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
COPA
Manilow's "hottest spot north of Havana," familiarly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
COPA
Manilow's "hottest spot north of Havana," familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
OREO
Double Stuf cookie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
OREO
Double Stuf cookie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
SANTA
Christmas cookie receiver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SANTA
Christmas cookie receiver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
SEPIA
Vintage photo tone
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
SEPIA
Vintage photo tone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
LOAMS
Fertile soils
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
LOAMS
Fertile soils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
LIME
Soil acidity reducer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
LIME
Soil acidity reducer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ANSEL
First name in landscape photography
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
ANSEL
First name in landscape photography
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
OMNI
Luxury hotel chain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
OMNI
Luxury hotel chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
ALBUM
Photo book
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
ALBUM
Photo book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
SNAP
Ginger cookie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
SNAP
Ginger cookie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
CALLSIN
Reports by hotline
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
CALLSIN
Reports by hotline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
KETTLE
Boiling point?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
KETTLE
Boiling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
FIRES
S'mores cookers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
FIRES
S'mores cookers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
TRADEWAFERS
Upgrade one's cookie supply?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
TRADEWAFERS
Upgrade one's cookie supply?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
AMOS
Famous __ cookies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
AMOS
Famous __ cookies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
BRAT
Spoiled kid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
BRAT
Spoiled kid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
DREWAWAY
Recoiled
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
DREWAWAY
Recoiled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
ACID
Word in a Samin Nosrat cookbook title
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
ACID
Word in a Samin Nosrat cookbook title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
STEW
Slow-cooked dish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
STEW
Slow-cooked dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
LENSCAP
Cause of a blank photo
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
LENSCAP
Cause of a blank photo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
DONOTERASE
Photography collection subtitled "Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
DONOTERASE
Photography collection subtitled "Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
ROT
Spoil
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
ROT
Spoil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
HOT
Boiling
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
HOT
Boiling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
GOALIE
Water polo shot stopper
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
GOALIE
Water polo shot stopper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
RES
Hi-__ photo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
RES
Hi-__ photo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
MESSTIN
Portable cooker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
MESSTIN
Portable cooker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
ROLO
Candy wrapped in gold foil
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ROLO
Candy wrapped in gold foil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
CHEESEMONGER
Photographer?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
CHEESEMONGER
Photographer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
TURNS
Spoils
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
TURNS
Spoils
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
MASSE
Shot not allowed in some pool halls
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
MASSE
Shot not allowed in some pool halls
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
HOSES
Garden coils
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
HOSES
Garden coils
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
RAISINS
Common oatmeal cookie ingredient
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
RAISINS
Common oatmeal cookie ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
OLDESTCHILI
First dish made at a cook-off?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
OLDESTCHILI
First dish made at a cook-off?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
BAKED
Made cookies, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
BAKED
Made cookies, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
MONS
Not-so-hot wheels
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
MONS
Not-so-hot wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
PARATHA
Flatbread cooked on a tawa
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
PARATHA
Flatbread cooked on a tawa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
SAGE
Herb in essential oils
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
SAGE
Herb in essential oils
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies in cookies and cream
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies in cookies and cream
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
KENNEL
Pet hotel
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
KENNEL
Pet hotel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
SILO
Grainy building in a farm photo?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
SILO
Grainy building in a farm photo?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
CAROM
Certain pool shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
CAROM
Certain pool shot
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
TSP
Common amt. of salt in a cookie recipe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
TSP
Common amt. of salt in a cookie recipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
GREASEFIRE
Serious cooking mishap
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
GREASEFIRE
Serious cooking mishap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
REF
Call the shots?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
REF
Call the shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
MALLSANTA
Seasonal worker in many a family photo
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
MALLSANTA
Seasonal worker in many a family photo
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
BAGEL
Bread traditionally boiled then baked
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
BAGEL
Bread traditionally boiled then baked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
IBIS
Wading bird associated with the god Thoth
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
IBIS
Wading bird associated with the god Thoth
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
PASTAWATER
Starchy cooking byproduct
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
PASTAWATER
Starchy cooking byproduct
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
LORNA
__ Doone cookies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
LORNA
__ Doone cookies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
ADO
Turmoil
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
ADO
Turmoil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
RAWER
Less cooked
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
RAWER
Less cooked
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
PLOW
Work the soil
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
PLOW
Work the soil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
SAFEBETS
Opposites of long shots
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
SAFEBETS
Opposites of long shots
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
NOHO
NYC neighborhood hidden in "casino hotel"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
NOHO
NYC neighborhood hidden in "casino hotel"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
WEBSUITES
Fancy hotel rooms overrun with spiders?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
WEBSUITES
Fancy hotel rooms overrun with spiders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
MATTE
Photo finish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
MATTE
Photo finish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
MAR
Spoil
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
MAR
Spoil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
INDOORPOOL
Splashy hotel amenity?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
INDOORPOOL
Splashy hotel amenity?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
POSES
Prepares for a photograph
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
POSES
Prepares for a photograph
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
PUTTS
Green shots
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
PUTTS
Green shots
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
DIRTYCHAI
Tea with a shot of espresso
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
DIRTYCHAI
Tea with a shot of espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
SNIPED
Took potshots (at)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
SNIPED
Took potshots (at)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
MINIBARS
Small hotel refrigerators
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
MINIBARS
Small hotel refrigerators
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
BBS
Not-so-big shots
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
BBS
Not-so-big shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
MACE
Spice cookie spice
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
MACE
Spice cookie spice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
INN
Cozy hotel
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
INN
Cozy hotel
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
SEPIAS
Antique photos
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
SEPIAS
Antique photos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
REDOS
Shots after whiffs, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
REDOS
Shots after whiffs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
WAFER
Nilla cookie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
WAFER
Nilla cookie
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
HOSE
Coil in a garden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
HOSE
Coil in a garden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
IATEIT
Explanation for a missing cookie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
IATEIT
Explanation for a missing cookie
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
SKY
Much of a sunset photo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
SKY
Much of a sunset photo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
OVEN
Pizza cooker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
OVEN
Pizza cooker
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
POSE
Prepare to be photographed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
POSE
Prepare to be photographed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
INNS
Quaint hotels
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
INNS
Quaint hotels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
SHARPER
More clear, as a photo
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
SHARPER
More clear, as a photo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
IHEARDTHAT
"You could at least wait to be out of earshot!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
IHEARDTHAT
"You could at least wait to be out of earshot!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
ANNE
Photographer Geddes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
ANNE
Photographer Geddes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
ATERAW
Consumed uncooked
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
ATERAW
Consumed uncooked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
PAELLAPAN
Spanish rice cooking vessel
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
PAELLAPAN
Spanish rice cooking vessel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
HOES
They loosen soil
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
HOES
They loosen soil
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
ERASER
Photoshop tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ERASER
Photoshop tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
NURSE
Shot administrator
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
NURSE
Shot administrator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
SCAN
Digitize, as a photo
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
SCAN
Digitize, as a photo
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
JAB
Shot in the arm?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
JAB
Shot in the arm?
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
RAINGEAR
*Impressive shot in horseshoes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
RAINGEAR
*Impressive shot in horseshoes
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
CUTAWAY
Movie shot that interrupts the main action
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
CUTAWAY
Movie shot that interrupts the main action
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
ANGST
Inner turmoil
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
ANGST
Inner turmoil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
NEARBY
Within earshot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
NEARBY
Within earshot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
RETINA
Anatomical layer with photoreceptors
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
RETINA
Anatomical layer with photoreceptors
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
TFAL
Nonstick cookware brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
TFAL
Nonstick cookware brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
SELLBYDATES
Spoiler alerts?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
SELLBYDATES
Spoiler alerts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
LASTRESORT
Safari lodge, island property, destination spa, [all-inclusive beach hotel]
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
LASTRESORT
Safari lodge, island property, destination spa, [all-inclusive beach hotel]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Cook in hot oil" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 172 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FRY (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Cook in hot oil"?
The best answer for "Cook in hot oil" is FRY with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include DEEPFRY (7 letters).
Where has "Cook in hot oil" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 7, 2025.