This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ A
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HELLA as a word: (slang, chiefly Northern California) Intensifier, modifying verbs; to a large extent; totally; very much; (slang, potentially considered vulgar, chiefly regional US, African-American Vernacular and Internet slang) Intensifier, modifying adjectives; to a large deg....
HELLA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 6, 2026.
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