This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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GEL as a word: A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal; Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair.
GEL has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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