This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ R
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About the answer
GAMER as a word: A person who plays any kind of game; A person whose hobby is video games.
GAMER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 27, 2026.
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