This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ _ R
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GOPHER as a word: A small burrowing rodent native to North and Central America, especially in the family Geomyidae (pocket gophers); A ground squirrel (Marmotinae spp.).
GOPHER 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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