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“Oil change, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Oil change, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L U B E

The answer to “Oil change, for short” is LUBE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Oil change, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LUBE — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

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 LUBE

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Frequently asked questions about “Oil change, for short”

What is the answer to “Oil change, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LUBE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, October 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Oil change, for short”?

The answer LUBE contains 4 letters.

Was “Oil change, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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