The term TYPE OF SYRUP OR OIL can be summarized by the crossword solution of 'CORN, ' which is a four-letter word. CORN syrup and CORN oil are both derived from the same plant, Zea mays, commonly known as CORN or maize. CORN syrup is a thick, sweet syrup made from cornstarch, while CORN oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the germ of the CORN kernel. Both are widely used in food production and have many culinary applications.