Bribed not to squeal? (5)
I believe the answer is:
oiled
'bribed' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I can't see how they can define each other.
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for oiled that I've seen before include "Greased; drunk" , "wasted" , "Cut" , "Lubricated (with drink?)" , "Lubricated or drunk" .)