This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
H _ _
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About the answer
HES as a word: Historic Environment Scotland; (nonstandard) Pronunciation spelling of has, representing dialectal English.
HES has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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