This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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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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About the answer
HITCH as a word: (informal) A problem, delay or source of difficulty; A sudden pull.
HITCH has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 14, 2026.
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