This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 (15 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ O
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GRECO as a word: a common Italian surname, ranking 10th among the most widespread surnames in Italy, and it literally means "Greek"; an Italian wine grape that may be of Greek origin.
GRECO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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