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Oilier

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Comparative form of oily: more greasy or containing a greater proportion of oil than something else.

The second batch of chips was noticeably oilier than the first, having absorbed more fat.

Pronunciation

Syllables

oil·i·er

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Synonyms

greasierslickerfattiermore slippery

Antonyms

drierless greasyleaner

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Wordle

Contains OIL and ends in the comparative -IER, with four vowels packed into six letters

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Scrabble

Scores 6 points, vowel-heavy but excellent for clearing O, I, E tiles from a congested rack

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