Crossword clue

“___ monster”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
GILA
Letters4
Starts withG
Ends withA
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “___ monster” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 17, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with G and ends with A.

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What is the answer to the “___ monster” clue?+

The answer is GILA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 17, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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