This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
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G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ H
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GIRTH as a word: (informal) One's waistline circumference, most often a large one; A band passed under the belly of an animal, which holds a saddle or a harness saddle in place.
GIRTH has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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