This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026 (33 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: 7 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ _ E
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HOTLINE as a word: A telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance; A direct line between two people, especially one between heads of state to be used in an emergency.
HOTLINE 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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