This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (59 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ D
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About the answer
GLAND as a word: (zoology) A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormo...; (anatomy) A structure resembling a gland, especially a lymph node.
GLAND 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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