This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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HEX as a word: An evil spell or curse; (transitive) To cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.
HEX has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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