“Needlessly adorns, in an idiom” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GILDS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Needlessly adorns, in an idiom”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 11, 2026, where it runs at 130 Across 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.