This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ I
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HELI as a word: Clipping of helicopter. [(aircraft) An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any directio....
HELI has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 3, 2026.
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