No longer squeaky (one hopes!)

I believe the answer is:

oiled

(Other definitions for oiled that I've seen before include "Lubricated (with drink?)" , "Besotted" , "Lubricated or drunk" , "Anointed" , "get drunk" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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