This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ E
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HOSE as a word: (countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid; (transitive) To water or spray with a hose.
HOSE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 18, 2026.
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