This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HIS as a word: A surname from Swiss; (medicine, software) Initialism of health information system or hospital information system.
HIS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 16, 2026.
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