This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (33 Down) and the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, July 12, 2026, 33 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ _ O
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GUNGHO as a word: Alternative spelling of gung ho. [(informal, often derogatory) Overly enthusiastic or energetic.].
GUNGHO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
Mini Crossword, December 17, 2025, 4 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ R
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EAGER as a word: Desirous; keen to do or obtain something; (computing theory) Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.
EAGER has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 13, 2025.
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