112 Across

NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Most Vermeer works

Answer:

OILS

Hint:

Think of the medium Dutch masters often used to capture light on canvas in the 17th century.

Explanation:

Johannes Vermeer was a 17th-century Dutch painter famous for his meticulous, light-filled scenes—almost all of which were created using oil paints. The clue plays on this fact by hinting at the medium he used most, with "works" serving as a double meaning for both his paintings and the type of paint itself. So "most Vermeer works" simply points to the material: oils. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight twist on the word "works."

More Clues from This Puzzle

11 Across

3 letters

Educational advertisement, for short

14 Across

4 letters

Farm-related prefix

18 Across

5 letters

Ding-dong ditch, e.g.

20 Across

6 letters

Bitter Italian digestif