This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ S
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HOPES as a word: To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not]; (countable or uncountable) The feeling of trust, confidence, belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.
HOPES 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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