This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ E
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GATE as a word: A doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall; A movable barrier.
GATE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 4, 2026.
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