This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ D
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HARD as a word: (of material or fluid) Solid and firm; Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut, or penetrate.
HARD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 9, 2026.
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