Crossword clue
“Fashion name that's become slang for "excellent"”
This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GUCCILetters5
Starts withG
Ends withI
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Fashion name that's become slang for "excellent"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 14, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with I.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Fashion name that's become slang for "excellent"” clue?+
The answer is GUCCI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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