This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (27 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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GIG as a word: Originally (music), a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer; (by extension) Any job, especially one that is freelance or temporary, or done on an on-demand basis.
GIG has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 26, 2026.
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