This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 (64 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
H _ _
Show the answer
About the answer
HUG as a word: A close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to bei...; (transitive or reciprocal) To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.
HUG has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 2, 2026.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Brothers ___ (pop stars of the 1960s-80s) (57 Down)
- Many a classic Steinbeck character (58 Down)
- Dramatic "Not you, too?" (59 Down)
- Nothing but (61 Down)
- Bass or base (65 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers