This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (6 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: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ L
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GHOUL as a word: (mythology) A demon said to feed on corpses; A person with an undue interest in death and corpses, or more generally in things that are revolting and repulsive.
GHOUL 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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