This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ O
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About the answer
HERO as a word: Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds; A role model.
HERO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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