This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ A
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HOSEA as a word: A male given name from Hebrew; A book of the Old Testament of the Bible.
HOSEA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 15, 2026.
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