This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ A
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About the answer
GILA as a word: (Singlish) Mad; crazy; insane; A 649-mile (1,044 km) tributary of the Colorado River which flows through New Mexico and Arizona in the United States.
GILA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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