This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ S
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About the answer
HOPS as a word: The flowers of the hop plant; the vegetable matter from them supplied as pellets, shreds, or powder.
HOPS 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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