Crossword clue
“Prepare to do an oil change, say”
This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
POPTHEHOODLetters10
Starts withP
Ends withD
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Prepare to do an oil change, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 3, 2025 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with P and ends with D, 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 “Prepare to do an oil change, say” clue?+
The answer is POPTHEHOOD (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 3, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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