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6 squares · NYT Crossword · July 22, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (1 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: 6 squares

First letter

G _ _ _ _ _

First and last letters

G _ _ _ _ P

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GOSSIP as a word: (uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present; (countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.

GOSSIP 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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