Gal in Glasgow
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
Stuck on the clue Gal in Glasgow from the New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Gal in Glasgow (4)
Answer
The answer to Gal in Glasgow is Lass (4 letters).
Why does Lass fit this clue?
This clue uses regional dialect to point to LASS, a Scottish and Northern English word meaning a young woman or girl. The phrase 'in Glasgow' signals that we need the Scottish term rather than standard English equivalents like 'girl' or 'woman.' Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, so the geographical reference directs solvers to Scottish vocabulary. LASS comes from Middle English and has been the standard Scottish word for a female counterpart to 'lad' for centuries.
What does Gal in Glasgow mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
gal
noun
•informal term for a girl or woman
Glasgow
noun
•largest city in Scotland, located in the west-central part of the country
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 51-down in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026, by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Lass mean?
noun
•A young woman or girl.
•(Mackem) A sweetheart.
Origin of the word Lass
•origin: Middle English 'lasse'
•period: 14th century
The word is thought to derive from Old Norse 'löskr' meaning 'unmarried' and was originally used specifically for young unmarried women in northern England and Scotland.
How to use Lass in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Lass.
•“The young lass from Glasgow had a lovely Scottish accent that charmed everyone she met.”
•“Every lass in the village knew how to bake the traditional shortbread recipe.”
•“He fell in love with a bonnie lass who worked at the local bookshop.”
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The New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026 was published by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker and has 76 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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- What is the answer to Gal in Glasgow?
- The answer is Lass (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Gal in Glasgow have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Lass.
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