This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
H _ _
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HEN as a word: A female chicken (Gallus gallus), especially a sexually mature one kept for her eggs; A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.
HEN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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