Crossword clue
“The first letter in this gas brand's logo resembles a backward 3”
This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ESSOLetters4
Starts withE
Ends withO
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “The first letter in this gas brand's logo resembles a backward 3” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 2, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “The first letter in this gas brand's logo resembles a backward 3” clue?+
The answer is ESSO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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