This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (111 Across). 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.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ _ T
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GARNET as a word: (mineralogy) A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives; A dark red color, like that of the gemstone.
GARNET 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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