Sprayed like boiling oil Crossword Clue

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Sprayed like boiling oil Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. covered with bright patches (often used in combination)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BOILING (noun)
1. cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil
2. the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
BOILING (adverb)
1. extremely
LIKE (verb)
1. prefer or wish to do something
2. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
LIKE (adjective)
1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
2. conforming in every respect
LIKE (noun)
1. a similar kind
2. a kind of person

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