This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ S
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HAZES as a word: Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility. (Compare fog, mist.); A reduction of transparency of a clear gas or liquid.
HAZES 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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