Young lady
Published by Naitik Mehta · February 28, 2026
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Clue
Young lady (3)
Answer
The answer to Young lady is Gal (3 letters).
Why does Gal fit this clue?
This is a straightforward synonym clue where 'Young lady' points directly to GAL, an informal word for a girl or woman. GAL is a casual, friendly term used in everyday speech to refer to a female person, often with a warm or lighthearted tone. The word is a colloquial shortening of 'girl,' shaped by regional American pronunciation, and has been common in informal English since the early 1800s. Its breezy, familiar feel makes it a natural crossword answer for clues calling for a casual word for a young woman.
What does Young lady mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
young
adjective
•having lived for a relatively short time; not old
lady
noun
•a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 14-across in the New York Times Mini on February 28, 2026, by Sam Ezersky, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
NYT Mini — Feb 28, 2026
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What does Gal mean?
noun
•A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints
•Exactly 4.54609 liters; an imperial gallon
•A young woman.
•A galileo (a unit of acceleration).
Origin of the word Gal
•origin: Middle English 'gale' meaning a jovial person
•period: 14th century
The word evolved from describing a cheerful or wanton person of either gender to specifically referring to a young woman by the 18th century.
How to use Gal in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Gal.
•“That young gal over there just graduated from college last month.”
•“He's been dating the same gal for three years now.”
•“She's a tough gal who can handle any challenge that comes her way.”
What are other crossword clues for Gal?
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The New York Times Mini for February 28, 2026 was published by Sam Ezersky and has 23 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Young lady
- What is the answer to Young lady?
- The answer is Gal (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on February 28, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Young lady have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Gal.
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Puzzle
NYT Mini — Feb 28, 2026
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editor
Joel Fagliano
date
position
14 Across
answer length
3 letters