Covered in slippery goo (5)

I believe the answer is:

slimy

(Other definitions for slimy that I've seen before include "Glutinous" , "Oleaginous" , "toadying" , "Repulsively obsequious" , "Covered with slippery stuff, say mud" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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