This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ L
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HOWL as a word: To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do; To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
HOWL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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