This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ D
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HEAD as a word: (countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs; (people) To do with heads.
HEAD has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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