“Fluid for a lighter” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BUTANE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fluid for a lighter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 18, 2025, where it runs at 48 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 18, 2025 grid33DKnockoff version of a bejeweled Imperial egg, e.g.9 ltrs›34DIn a class by oneself9 ltrs›38D___ Mawr4 ltrs›39DTeeming (with)4 ltrs›42DName that sounds like a computer guidebook7 ltrs›45DN.F.L. div.3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 18, 20251A"We're the best!," e.g.5 ltrs›6ALengthy pitch5 ltrs›11AWeb access co.3 ltrs›14AMushroom in ramen5 ltrs›15ATrunks5 ltrs›16APlatoon sgt., e.g.3 ltrs›17AFeats performed on knights' quests11 ltrs›19A"Platoon" setting, for short3 ltrs›
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