The New York Times Crossword · 52-Down · 4 letters
High-end private jet, familiarly The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026
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Think of the luxury Gulfstream nickname as it is spoken, then spell the numeral.
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A high-end Gulfstream jet may be called a “G6” in popular speech. Since standard crossword entries use letters rather than numerals, G6 is written out as GSIX.
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“Familiarly” authorizes a nickname, and the grid requires the numeral to be spelled out.
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An informal spelling of G6, a nickname associated with a luxury Gulfstream private jet.
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52-Down in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 18, 2026.
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