Word with pan, pump or paint Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Word with pan, pump or paint”
THE ANSWER
OIL
The answer to “Word with pan, pump or paint” is OIL.
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NYT Crossword August 19 2026OILFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Word with pan, pump or paint” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on August 19 2026. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Oil in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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