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“Hidden gem” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jun 12, 202612 Down14 letters
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••••••••••••••BESTKEPTSECRET
14 letters · 12 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BESTKEPTSECRET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hidden gem”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 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 June 12, 2026.

Crossing entries

Jun 12, 2026 grid
12AChildren's book title character in a green suit5 ltrs›14AInheritance source, for good or ill14 ltrs›16A"Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair" ("Les Misérables" lyric)6 ltrs›19A"Empire of the ___" (1977 sci-fi film with an approval rating of 5% on Rotten Tomatoes)4 ltrs›24AFollowers of the guru Nanak5 ltrs›29AHalf ass reply?3 ltrs›34AStyle with spotty coverage?11 ltrs›37AGood market news6 ltrs›43AEx-4 ltrs›48ALock5 ltrs›53ANeeding no script3 ltrs›58AHome of the world's largest independently owned bookstore (spanning an entire city block)14 ltrs›61AWindflower7 ltrs›63ACone holders7 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 12, 2026NYT Crossword12 Down••••••••••••••BESTKEPTSECRETJun 12, 2026NYT Crossword12 Down••••••••••••••BESTKEPTSECRET

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