Like tinned sardines (4)

I believe the answer is:

oily

(Other definitions for oily that I've seen before include "Smarmy" , "Like a lot of fish" , "Unpleasantly ingratiating" , "Greasy - obsequious" , "Oleaginous" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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