This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ E
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GLUE as a word: A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance; (transitive) To join or attach something using glue.
GLUE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 27, 2026.
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