This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ O
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About the answer
MAHALO as a word: "Mahalo" is a Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, or respects; "Mahalo" is the Hawaiian word for "thank you".
MAHALO 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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