This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (44 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: 3 squares
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G _ _
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GOO as a word: (uncountable, informal) Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery, unpleasant, and of vague or unknown composition...; (figuratively) Excessive, showy sentimentality.
GOO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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