Crossword clue

“Garage jobs involving grease guns”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LUBES
Letters5
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 12, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Garage jobs involving grease guns” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Garage jobs involving grease guns” clue?+

The answer is LUBES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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