This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (67 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ L
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HOWL as a word: To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do; To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
HOWL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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