This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026 (22 Across). 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 _ _ S
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GEMS as a word: Gems, or gemstones, are polished, cut stones or minerals; a compilation album released by Aerosmith in 1988 under the label Columbia.
GEMS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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