This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 2, 2026 (5 Down). 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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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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