Like premium gasoline

Latest answer — October 11, 2026

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Gasoline pump labels showing different fuel grades and octane ratings.

Clue explained

Premium gasoline is commonly described as high-octane: it has a higher octane rating than regular fuel. That rating measures resistance to engine knock, the unwanted pinging that can occur when fuel ignites too early under pressure. The right grade depends on the car; some engines are designed to benefit from higher-octane fuel, while others don’t require it.

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The answer to “Like premium gasoline” in the LA Times crossword is HIGHOCTANE — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 68-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.

“Like premium gasoline” answer

HIGHOCTANE (10 letters)

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What is the answer to “Like premium gasoline”?

The answer is HIGHOCTANE, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Like premium gasoline”?

10 letters: HIGHOCTANE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 68-Down.

Can “Like premium gasoline” 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 October 11, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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