This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (37 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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GAD as a word: (intransitive) To move from one location to another in an apparently random and frivolous manner; One who roams about idly; a gadabout.
GAD has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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