Crossword clue

“Like a moon that is not full but is more than half visible”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
GIBBOUS
Letters7
Starts withG
Ends withS
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Like a moon that is not full but is more than half visible” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 30, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Like a moon that is not full but is more than half visible” clue?+

The answer is GIBBOUS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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