This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 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: 7 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ _ _ K
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GASMASK as a word: Alternative form of gas mask. [A covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poison gas.].
GASMASK 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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