This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (29 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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G _ _
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GOO as a word: (uncountable, informal) Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery, unpleasant, and of vague or unknown composition...; (figuratively) Excessive, showy sentimentality.
GOO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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