This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ R
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HACKER as a word: (computer security, telecommunications) One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer...; (computing, dated) One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.
HACKER 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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