This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ T
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GAUNT as a word: Unhealthily thin, as from hunger or illness: drawn, emaciated, haggard; Angular, bony, and lean.
GAUNT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 4, 2026.
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