This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 (6 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: 10 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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HEARTBEATS
About the answer
HEARTBEATS as a word: The rhythm at which a heart pulsates, a cardiac indicator; One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.
HEARTBEATS 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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