This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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G _ _
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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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