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A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning!

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The New York Times crossword clue “A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning!” answer is OILY. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER4 lettersMost recent: August 3 2026
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The clue “A: So he could wake up ___ in the morning!” resolves to OILY, a 4-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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