Viscous goo
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
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Clue explained
Tar is a thick, sticky, viscous material, so it fits “goo.” The word can refer to dark substances made by heating organic material; coal tar, for instance, has been used in industrial products and in some medical treatments. In everyday imagery, though, tar is most often associated with the dark coating on roads and roofs.
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This clue's Wednesday, October 07, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Viscous goo” in the LA Times crossword is TAR — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 8-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.
“Viscous goo” answer
TAR (3 letters)
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What does TAR mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of TAR is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a dark, thick flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, alcohols, and other compounds. It is used in road-making and for coating and preserving timber
When else has “Viscous goo” appeared?
LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
October 7, 2026 (most recent) → TAR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Viscous goo”?
The answer is TAR, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Viscous goo”?
3 letters: TAR.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 8-Down.
Can “Viscous goo” 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 7, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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