Crossword clue

“What Brits refer to as "petrol"”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
GAS
Letters3
Starts withG
Ends withS
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “What Brits refer to as "petrol"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with G and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “What Brits refer to as "petrol"” clue?+

The answer is GAS (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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