This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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G _ _
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GEN as a word: A female given name, a short form of Genevieve; (Roman Catholicism) A member of the Gen Movement, a youth expression of the international Focolare Movement.
GEN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 26, 2026.
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