It can be refined crossword clue
64 Down · WSJ Crossword, August 26, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “It can be refined” is OIL. It appears as 64 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 26, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Whew!” by Alan Olschwang, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 13, column 7 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with O and ends with L, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across entries should be enough to lock it in. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer OIL:
- Dipstick dripsJun 17, 2026
- Stir-fry needMay 14, 2026