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NYT Daily • August 14, 2025

Gas brand with a torch in its logo

Answer:

AMOCO

Hint:

Think of the oil company whose name sounds like a Latin phrase meaning "I love."

Explanation:

This clue points to AMOCO, a well-known gasoline brand that once featured a torch in its logo. The torch symbolized energy and progress, making it a recognizable part of their branding for decades. If you remember old gas station signs or vintage ads, the torch was a key visual tied to AMOCO before the brand merged with BP in the late 1990s. The clue relies on that iconic imagery rather than wordplay.

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