This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ S
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HYDRAS as a word: (fantasy) A dragon-like creature with many heads and the ability to regrow them when maimed; (figurative) A complex, multifarious problem or situation that cannot be easily and rapidly solved.
HYDRAS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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