Cryptic crossword clue
Handy lubricant? 4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word PALM OIL

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What does PALM OIL mean?

PALM OIL noun
  1. An edible plant oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis).
  2. Money given as a bribe.

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