“___ monster” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GILA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ monster”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 21, 2025, where it runs at 47 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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 November 21, 2025.