This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ T
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About the answer
HIST as a word: History (in journal titles such as "J Hist Neurosci" - "Journal of the History of Neuroscience"); (dated) An instance of an exclamation attracting attention or injunction to be silent.
HIST 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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