This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 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.
Answer length: 8 squares
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H _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ _ _ N
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HOOLIGAN as a word: (informal, attributive) A young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group; (slang, US) A member of the United States Coast Guard.
HOOLIGAN 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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