This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 (26 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ O
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AMOCO as a word: a brand of fuel stations operating in the United States and owned by British conglomerate BP since 1998.
AMOCO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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