This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 3 squares
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G _ _
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About the answer
GAP as a word: An opening in anything made by breaking or parting; An opening allowing passage or entrance.
GAP has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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