Oil-checking item crossword clue

Answer
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DIPSTICK

DIPSTICK — the 8-letter solution to “Oil-checking item”, entered at 26 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 17, 2023.

About this clue

“Oil-checking item” appeared as 26 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 17, 2023, and the answer is 8 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
8
Position
26 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Oil-checking item”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the answer to “Oil-checking item” is DIPSTICK — 8 letters, entered at 26 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Oil-checking item” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been DIPSTICK, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 8 letters and starts with D.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.