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“Gulf Canada rival”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gulf Canada rival”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, December 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter O
E ? ? O

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

E S S O

The answer to “Gulf Canada rival” is ESSO

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Gulf Canada rival” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ESSO — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ESSO

ESSO has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Gulf Canada rival”

What is the answer to “Gulf Canada rival” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ESSO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, December 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Gulf Canada rival”?

The answer ESSO contains 4 letters.

Was “Gulf Canada rival” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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