This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ E
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HAZE as a word: Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility. (Compare fog, mist.); A reduction of transparency of a clear gas or liquid.
HAZE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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