This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (21 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: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ D
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HYPED as a word: (slang) Excited; Having been subject to propaganda and promotion; promoted beyond what is reasonable or appropriate.
HYPED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 4, 2026.
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