This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 6, 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: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ S
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GASES as a word: (uncountable, physical chemistry) Matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (...; (uncountable) A flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, e.g. for cooking, heating, electricity generation or as a fuel in intern....
GASES 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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