Gas or elec.
Editorially verified for the Aug 24, 2026
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Clue explained
UTIL is a crossword-style abbreviation for “utility,” such as a gas or electric utility service. The periods in “elec.” and the abbreviated answer signal shortened forms.
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This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Gas or elec.” in the The Washington Post crossword is UTIL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 24, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 61-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.
“Gas or elec.” answer
UTIL (4 letters)
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When else has “Gas or elec.” appeared?
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August 24, 2026 (most recent) → UTIL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Gas or elec.”?
The answer is UTIL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 24, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Gas or elec.”?
4 letters: UTIL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 24, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 61-Down.
Can “Gas or elec.” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post 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 WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 24, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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