This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ A
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GONNA as a word: (colloquial) A modal used to express a future action that is being planned or prepared for in the present.
GONNA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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