This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (123 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ S
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HESS as a word: A habitational surname from German of German and Ashkenazi origin, denoting a person from Hesse; An unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States.
HESS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 26, 2026.
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