This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026 (50 Across). 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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GEL as a word: A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal; Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair.
GEL has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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