This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ T
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HUNT as a word: (ambitransitive) To find or search for an animal in the wild with the intention of killing the animal for its meat or for sport; (ambitransitive) To try to find something; search (for).
HUNT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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