This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ L
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About the answer
HOTEL as a word: An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain; (Australia, western Canada) A public house or pub.
HOTEL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 20, 2026.
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