This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026 (88 Down). 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 _ _ D
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HARD as a word: (of material or fluid) Solid and firm; Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut, or penetrate.
HARD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 9, 2026.
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