This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ R
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GEAR as a word: (uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor; Clothing; garments.
GEAR has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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