Crossword answer

SPARKPLUG

9 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen New York Times, January 19, 2026

Letter pattern

SPARKPLUG

Starts with S, ends with G · 9 letters

Clues that lead to SPARKPLUG

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Device for starting an engine9New York TimesJan 19, 2026 Ignition system device9NewsdaySep 21, 2025 Car engine part9Evening StandardOct 5, 2018

About SPARKPLUG in crosswords

SPARKPLUG is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Device for starting an engine” in the New York Times crossword on January 19, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

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Every appearance of SPARKPLUG (3)

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Jan 19, 2026

Device for starting an engine · New York Times · 35 Down

Sep 21, 2025

Ignition system device · Newsday · Across

Oct 5, 2018

Car engine part · Evening Standard · 28 Down