This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ S
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HOOTS as a word: The cry of an owl; A derisive cry or shout.
HOOTS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 20, 2026.
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