This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (1 Down). 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 _ _ L
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About the answer
GALL as a word: (uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah; (figurative, uncountable) A feeling of exasperation.
GALL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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