This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ S
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HACKS as a word: (Sink or Swim and The Big Twist) a 1997 American comedy film written and directed by Gary Rosen; an American comedy-drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky that premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max.
HACKS 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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