This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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GIF as a word: (Internet slang, loosely) Any short video without audio, usually one which loops; (Internet, by extension) Any short video, in a format directly supported by HTML5 (ie. GIF, MP4, WebM).
GIF has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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