What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Gaping gap" from May 10, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Gaping gap”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CHASM

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withM

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Gaping gap” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 10, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with M, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Gaping gap” clue?+

The answer is CHASM (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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