“Device for starting an engine” crossword clue
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•••••••••SPARKPLUG
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPARKPLUG is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Device for starting an engine”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 19, 2026, where it runs at 35 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 19, 2026 grid34AComes to light6 ltrs›39ASpot for a massage3 ltrs›46ADraft pick?3 ltrs›50A1987 song by Billy Joel and Ray Charles9 ltrs›54AApt rhyme for "shriek"3 ltrs›57ADisheveled7 ltrs›66ACapital of Arkansas … or a description of 17-, 29- and 50-Across?10 ltrs›69A"I wish I could ___ that!"5 ltrs›72AThings shifted on a bicycle or in a car5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 19, 20261APackage under a Christmas tree4 ltrs›5AOld-fashioned butter maker5 ltrs›10ABranded cotton swab4 ltrs›14AMinnesota congresswoman Ilhan4 ltrs›15AIn on, as a trend5 ltrs›16ABig coffee containers4 ltrs›17A1972 song by Elton John10 ltrs›19ALuxury auto whose logo is four overlapping rings4 ltrs›
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