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“Petroleum replacement for some tires”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Petroleum replacement for some tires”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter Y
S ? Y

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S O Y

The answer to “Petroleum replacement for some tires” is SOY

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Nov 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Petroleum replacement for some tires” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SOY — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with Y.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Petroleum replacement for some tires”

What is the answer to “Petroleum replacement for some tires” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SOY — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Petroleum replacement for some tires”?

The answer SOY contains 3 letters.

Was “Petroleum replacement for some tires” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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