This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 30, 2025 (45 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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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ T
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HEART as a word: (anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion; (uncountable) One's feelings and emotions, especially considered as part of one's character.
HEART has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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