This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ A
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About the answer
GIGA as a word: Giga- is a prefix for one billion; The giga was a type of bowed lyre that was very popular, especially in Norway, but also common in England, Iceland and Denmark.
GIGA 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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