“Doohickey” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••GIZMO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GIZMO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Doohickey”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 4, 2026, where it runs at 22 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 4, 2026.
Crossing entries
Feb 4, 2026 grid22AClarified butter4 ltrs›25AGirl encouraged to wake up, in a 1957 #1 Everly Brothers hit5 ltrs›30AJewish rite of passage10 ltrs›36AOccurring at an appropriate moment6 ltrs›41AStrong point5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Nov 13, 2026NYT Crossword47 Down••••••GADGETFeb 4, 2026NYT Crossword22 Down•••••GIZMOOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••GIZMO5 ltrs
••••••GADGET6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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