The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word NARD
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The straight part
We know that "Something oily" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something oily = nard.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NARD mean?
NARD noun- Nardostachys jatamansi, a flowering plant of the valerian family that grows in the Himalayas, used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine.
- A fragrant oil from the plant, formerly much prized.
- American spikenard (Aralia racemosa), a North American perennial herb with an aromatic root.
- (1980s, usually plural) Testicles.