This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (49 Across). 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 _ _ _ R
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HYPER as a word: (slang) Energetic; overly diligent; (countable, paraphilia, informal) A character or an individual with large body parts, usually the erogenous zones, with extremely exaggerated sizes, as the o....
HYPER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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