Trying to solve the clue "Oily compound"? It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on August 23, 2025. From 48 answers in our database, LIPID (5 letters) is the best fit with a 99% match rate. We've ranked every potential solution below so you can find the one that works for your grid.
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48 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LIPID
Oily compound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
99%
LIPID
Oily compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
8%
LYE
Caustic compound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
8%
LYE
Caustic compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
8%
STEROL
Waxy compound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
8%
STEROL
Waxy compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
8%
THC
Cannabis compound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
THC
Cannabis compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
ESTER
Chemical compound that's an anagram of "reset"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
ESTER
Chemical compound that's an anagram of "reset"
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
RNA
Genetic compound
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
RNA
Genetic compound
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
ALKALI
Basic compound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
ALKALI
Basic compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
MICA
Ground mineral in joint compound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
8%
MICA
Ground mineral in joint compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
8%
AMYL
__ acetate: banana-scented compound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
8%
AMYL
__ acetate: banana-scented compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
8%
VITAMINC
Immune-boosting compound
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
VITAMINC
Immune-boosting compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
AMINE
Nitrogen compound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
8%
AMINE
Nitrogen compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
8%
KETONE
Perfumery compound
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
8%
KETONE
Perfumery compound
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
8%
ADP
Key compound in a cell's energy cycle: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
8%
ADP
Key compound in a cell's energy cycle: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
8%
PLAYDOH
Modeling compound for kids
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 2, 2024
8%
PLAYDOH
Modeling compound for kids
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 2, 2024
8%
ANILINE
Dyemaking compound
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 5, 2024
8%
ANILINE
Dyemaking compound
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 5, 2024
8%
ENOL
Carbon compound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
8%
ENOL
Carbon compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
8%
POTASH
Soil-enriching compound
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
8%
POTASH
Soil-enriching compound
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
8%
OXIDE
Rust compound
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 10, 2023
8%
OXIDE
Rust compound
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 10, 2023
8%
ISOMER
Chemically similar compound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2023
8%
ISOMER
Chemically similar compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2023
8%
TNT
Explosive compound, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2022
8%
TNT
Explosive compound, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2022
8%
MONOMER
Chemical compound
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 10, 2022
8%
MONOMER
Chemical compound
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 10, 2022
8%
ACID
Corrosive compound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2022
8%
ACID
Corrosive compound
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2022
8%
FRONTGATE
Main entrance to a compound
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2022
8%
FRONTGATE
Main entrance to a compound
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2022
8%
NITER
Fertilizer compound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2021
8%
NITER
Fertilizer compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2021
8%
ODORANT
Scenting compound
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 1, 2021
8%
ODORANT
Scenting compound
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
8%
URETHANE
Pesticide compound
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 30, 2021
8%
URETHANE
Pesticide compound
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 30, 2021
8%
CHEMICAL
Lab compound
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 27, 2021
8%
CHEMICAL
Lab compound
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 27, 2021
8%
BORAX
Classic cleaning compound
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2021
8%
BORAX
Classic cleaning compound
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2021
8%
NITRITE
Meat-curing compound
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2020
8%
NITRITE
Meat-curing compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
8%
OINTMENT
Soothing compound
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2020
8%
OINTMENT
Soothing compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2020
8%
NITRO
Explosive compound, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2020
8%
NITRO
Explosive compound, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2020
8%
WOODFILLER
Carpenter's compound, or what's found between each of four pairs of circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2020
8%
WOODFILLER
Carpenter's compound, or what's found between each of four pairs of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2020
8%
EPSOMSALTS
Cathartic magnesium compound
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2020
8%
EPSOMSALTS
Cathartic magnesium compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2020
8%
VINAIGRETTES
Seasoned, oily salad dressings
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2020
8%
VINAIGRETTES
Seasoned, oily salad dressings
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2020
8%
IODIDE
Kelp compound
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 16, 2019
8%
IODIDE
Kelp compound
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 16, 2019
8%
OLEIC
— acid (fat compound)
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 3, 2019
8%
OLEIC
— acid (fat compound)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 3, 2019
8%
ACETAL
Perfumery compound
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2019
8%
ACETAL
Perfumery compound
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2019
8%
GLYCEROL
Antifreeze compound
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 25, 2019
8%
GLYCEROL
Antifreeze compound
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 25, 2019
8%
CFC
Ozone-depleting compound, in brief
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 27, 2018
8%
CFC
Ozone-depleting compound, in brief
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 27, 2018
1%
ACIDS
Corrosive compounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
ACIDS
Corrosive compounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
LACE
Doily material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
LACE
Doily material
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
EYELET
Doily loop
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
EYELET
Doily loop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
AFRO
Coily hairstyle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
1%
AFRO
Coily hairstyle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
1%
LYES
Caustic compounds
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2024
1%
LYES
Caustic compounds
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2024
1%
ESTERS
Fragrant compounds
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
1%
ESTERS
Fragrant compounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
1%
INERT
Disinclined to form compounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2022
1%
INERT
Disinclined to form compounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2022
1%
LACY
Like a doily
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2021
1%
LACY
Like a doily
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2021
1%
NITERS
Explosive compounds
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 17, 2020
1%
NITERS
Explosive compounds
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 17, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Oily compound" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 48 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LIPID (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Oily compound"?
The best answer for "Oily compound" is LIPID with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Oily compound" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 23, 2025.