This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ _ E
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GOATEE as a word: A beard trimmed to grow only at the center of the chin.
GOATEE 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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