This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ O
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About the answer
ESSO as a word: a trading name for ExxonMobil; a trading name for the oil and gas company ExxonMobil.
ESSO has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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