Cryptic crossword clue
Oilscan fill us in the UK and even parts of flour

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word LUBRICANTS

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More clues leading to the result LUBRICANTS

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The straight part
We know that "Oils" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oils = lubricants.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LUBRICANTS mean?

LUBRICANTS noun
  1. A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.
  2. A personal lubricant.

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