La Brea ___ Pits (Los Angeles attraction) (3)

I believe the answer is:

tar

(Other definitions for tar that I've seen before include "Black viscid substance" , "Crewman" , "Informal name for sailor" , "Viscous bituminous substance" , "Smoker's black deposit" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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