This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 25, 2026 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HID as a word: (computing) Initialism of human interface device. [(computer hardware) Any hardware device allowing a user to interact with a computer, such as a keyboard or...; (automotive) Initialism of high-intensity discharge.
HID has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 25, 2026.
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