This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (60 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HES as a word: Historic Environment Scotland; (nonstandard) Pronunciation spelling of has, representing dialectal English.
HES has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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