This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026 (36 Across), the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026 (46 Down), the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
NYT Crossword, October 17, 2026, 36 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ E
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URGE as a word: A strong desire; an itch to do something; (transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
URGE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
NYT Crossword, June 18, 2026, 46 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
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H _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ R
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HUNGER as a word: A need or compelling desire for food; (intransitive) To be in need of food.
HUNGER has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 26, 2025, 50 Across
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ _ _ N
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AMBITION as a word: (uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; de...; (countable) An object of an ardent desire.
AMBITION has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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