This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ _ I
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About the answer
HOUDINI as a word: The magician and escape artist Harry Houdini; An escape artist.
HOUDINI 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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