Answer: fryingpan

AnswerCrossword Clue
FRYINGPAN

Oil site, perhaps

FRYINGPAN

Lesser of two evils, metaphorically

FRYINGPAN

It's not as bad as the fire, metaphorically

FRYINGPAN
Makeshift weapon in the kitchen
FRYINGPAN
Skillet
FRYINGPANAlternative to fire
FRYINGPANIts home is on the range
FRYINGPANStovetop vessel
FRYINGPANWok for one
FRYINGPANWhere fire jumpers start?
FRYINGPANGoat-legged guy at the range?