“Samwise ___, companion of Frodo Baggins” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GAMGEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Samwise ___, companion of Frodo Baggins”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 23, 2025, where it runs at 23 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.