What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Rock with bands" from July 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Rock with bands”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 18, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

GNEISS

Letters6

Starts withG

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 18, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rock with bands” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 18, 2025 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with G and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rock with bands” clue?+

The answer is GNEISS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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