This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (4 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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HEISTS as a word: A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum; (transitive) To steal, rob, or hold up (something).
HEISTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 4, 2026.
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