This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 (107 Across). 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: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HEP as a word: (dated slang) Aware, up-to-date; (dated slang) Cool, hip, sophisticated.
HEP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 1, 2026.
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