This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 (6 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 27, 2025 (58 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, April 3, 2026, 6 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ T
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HINT as a word: A clue; An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
HINT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 13, 2026.
NYT Crossword, December 27, 2025, 58 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ A
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IOTA as a word: (chiefly in the negative) A jot; a very small, insignificant quantity; The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι).
IOTA has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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