This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ T
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About the answer
GLOAT as a word: To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune; To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel.
GLOAT 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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