This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ S
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HURTS as a word: an English musical duo formed in Manchester in 2009, consisting of singer Theo Hutchcraft and multi-instrumentalist Adam Anderson; "Hurts" is a song by Scottish recording artist Emeli Sandé, released as the lead single from her second album.
HURTS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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