This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ _ _ S
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GARDENS as a word: An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes; (in the plural) Such an ornamental place to which the public have access.
GARDENS 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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