This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (57 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 _ _ X
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HOAX as a word: Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick; (transitive) To deceive (someone) by making them believe something that has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated.
HOAX has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 30, 2026.
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