Canadian fuel giant

Latest answer — September 20, 2026

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ESSO is a major Canadian fuel brand, best known for its network of gas stations and petroleum products.

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Definition
An Esso-branded gas station in Canada

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This clue's Sunday, September 20, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Canadian fuel giant in the LA Times crossword is ESSO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 20, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 85-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Canadian fuel giant” answer

ESSO (4 letters)

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When else has “Canadian fuel giant” appeared?

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September 20, 2026 (most recent) ESSO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Canadian fuel giant”?

The answer is ESSO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Canadian fuel giant”?

4 letters: ESSO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 20, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 85-Down.

Can “Canadian fuel giant” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?

The full grid for September 20, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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