Crossword clue

“It helps give a car traction”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
REARTIRE
Letters8
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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Jun 10, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It helps give a car traction” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 10, 2025 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with R and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It helps give a car traction” clue?+

The answer is REARTIRE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 10, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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