Engine need crossword clue
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OIL — the 3-letter solution to “Engine need”, entered at 4 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 06, 2022.
About this clue
“Engine need” appeared as 4 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 06, 2022, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on August 21, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Engine need”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, May 6, 2022, the answer to “Engine need” is OIL — 3 letters, entered at 4 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Engine need” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been OIL, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 3 letters and starts with O.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.