This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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GAS as a word: (uncountable, physical chemistry) Matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (...; (uncountable) A flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, e.g. for cooking, heating, electricity generation or as a fuel in intern....
GAS has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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