This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (19 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: 3 squares
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GAP as a word: An opening in anything made by breaking or parting; An opening allowing passage or entrance.
GAP has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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