This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (55 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: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ L
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About the answer
GULL as a word: A seabird of the genus Larus or of the subfamily Larinae; One easily cheated; a dupe.
GULL 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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