This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ S
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HUMS as a word: Alternative form of Homs, a city in Syria. [A city, the capital of the governorate of Homs, in western Syria.].
HUMS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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