This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (60 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ W
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GNAW as a word: (ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough; (intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
GNAW has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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