This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (8 Down). 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: 3 squares
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G _ _
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GEM as a word: A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine; (figuratively) Any precious or highly valued thing or person.
GEM has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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