Burning the midnight oil, say

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The New York Times crossword clue “Burning the midnight oil, say” answer is UPLATE. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER6 lettersMost recent: May 15 2025
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About this clue
The clue “Burning the midnight oil, say” resolves to UPLATE, a 6-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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