This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 1, 2026 (56 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ G
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GANG as a word: A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city; A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit.
GANG has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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