This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ E
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GLARE as a word: (intransitive) To stare angrily; (intransitive) To shine brightly.
GLARE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 16, 2026.
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