Gig of a lifetime Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Gig of a lifetime” from the New York Times crossword of December 28, 2025? It has 8 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, DECEMBER 28, 2025
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DREAMJOB is the answer to “Gig of a lifetime”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 8-letter answer that starts with D.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RMBEJDAO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with D and ends with B.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Gig of a lifetime”?
DREAMJOB, 8 letters.
When was “Gig of a lifetime” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of December 28, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
8 letters, starting with D.