This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HSN as a word: Initialism of Home Shopping Network (“an American television channel”); Initialism of hereditary sensory neuropathy.
HSN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 31, 2025.
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