Skin care brand that dropped "Oil of" from its name
Editorially verified for the Sep 21, 2026
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OLAY is the skin-care brand formerly called Oil of Olay. Its shorter name reflects the brand’s removal of “Oil of” from the name.
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The answer to “Skin care brand that dropped "Oil of" from its name” in the New York Times Midi crossword is OLAY — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 21, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 10-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Skin care brand that dropped "Oil of" from its name” answer
OLAY (4 letters)
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When else has “Skin care brand that dropped "Oil of" from its name” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 21, 2026 (most recent) → OLAY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Skin care brand that dropped "Oil of" from its name”?
The answer is OLAY, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Skin care brand that dropped "Oil of" from its name”?
4 letters: OLAY.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 21, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 10-Across.
Can “Skin care brand that dropped "Oil of" from its name” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for September 21, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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