This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ E
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GEODE as a word: (geology) A nodule of stone having a cavity lined with mineral or crystal matter on the inside wall; (physics) Acronym of generic object of dark energy, a theoretical alternative to black holes; an object with an event horizon enclosing an interior composed ....
GEODE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 26, 2025.
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