This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (13 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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HANS as a word: A male given name from Hebrew; Alternative form of Hanse (“merchant guild”). [(historical) A merchant guild, particularly the Fellowship of London Merchants (the "Old Hanse") given a monop....
HANS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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