This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (57 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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G _ _
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GAL as a word: (colloquial) A young woman or girl; generally a form of rural Southern slang; A galileo (unit of acceleration).
GAL has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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