This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026 (17 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ S
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HOSS as a word: (Southern US, slang) A big, strong and respected or dependable person, usually a man; one who is large like a horse; (Southern US, slang, often capitalized) Term of address for a man.
HOSS 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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