This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026 (40 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 _ _ A
Show the answer
About the answer
HERA as a word: (Greek mythology) The queen of the gods, and goddess of marriage and birth; daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister and wife of Zeus, mother of Hephaestus, Ares,...; (uncommon) A female hero; a heroine, especially in lesbian or feminist circles.
HERA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Polite, friendly stereotype from the Midwest (34 Across)
- Le contraire de "après" (35 Across)
- Clear a sentence? (36 Across)
- "Girl!" (37 Across)
- Someone singing "Something" (41 Across)
- Alphabetically last nutrient in a multivitamin, often (43 Across)
- Counsel council, for short (44 Across)
- Gives a wave, maybe (45 Across)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers