This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ E
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GORGE as a word: (botany) The throat of a flower; Food that has been taken into the gullet or the stomach, particularly if it is regurgitated or vomited out.
GORGE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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