This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ H
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HATCH as a word: A horizontal door in a floor or ceiling; A trapdoor.
HATCH has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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