This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ G
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GONG as a word: (music) A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a loud resonant sound when struck with a soft hammer; A metal target that emits a sound when it has been hit.
GONG has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 29, 2026.
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