This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 24, 2026 (41 Across). 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: 5 squares
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H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ E
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HORSE as a word: A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work; Any member of the species Equus ferus, including the Przewalski's horse and the extinct Equus ferus ferus.
HORSE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 31, 2026.
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