This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (68 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ O
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About the answer
GESSO as a word: A mixture of plaster of Paris and glue used to prepare a surface for painting; A work of art done in gesso.
GESSO 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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