This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (61 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ E
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HOSE as a word: (countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid; (transitive) To water or spray with a hose.
HOSE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 18, 2026.
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