This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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HUMDINGERS
About the answer
HUMDINGERS as a word: (informal) Something that is particularly outstanding, unusual, or exceptional.
HUMDINGERS 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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