This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ Y
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HAMMY as a word: Amateurish; characterized by overacting; (US, Australia, New Zealand, chiefly sports, slang) The hamstring.
HAMMY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 28, 2026.
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