This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ K
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About the answer
HARK as a word: (archaic, often imperative) To listen attentively; (Scots) A whisper.
HARK 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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