This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (59 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ H
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About the answer
HUGH as a word: A male given name from the Germanic languages; (rare compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.
HUGH 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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