This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ _ N
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HANGMAN as a word: (uncountable, games) A guessing game where one has to guess the word an opponent is thinking of by guessing one letter at a time, and involving the gradual d...; (countable) An executioner responsible for hanging criminals.
HANGMAN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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