This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ E
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About the answer
GIMME as a word: That which is simply given away for nothing; a freebie; (colloquial) That which is easy to perform or obtain, especially in sports.
GIMME has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 18, 2026.
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