This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ A
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HERA as a word: (Greek mythology) The queen of the gods, and goddess of marriage and birth; daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister and wife of Zeus, mother of Hephaestus, Ares,...; (uncommon) A female hero; a heroine, especially in lesbian or feminist circles.
HERA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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