This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (52 Down), the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026 (21 Across), the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, March 31, 2026, 52 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
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H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ M
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HOKUM as a word: (countable, uncountable, informal) (An instance of) meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate; (countable, uncountable, informal) (An instance of) excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material in a film, television programme, theater produc....
HOKUM has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, March 27, 2026, 21 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ L
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BULL as a word: An adult male of domesticated cattle or oxen; Specifically, one that is uncastrated.
BULL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
NYT Crossword, February 26, 2026, 40 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
J _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ E
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JIVE as a word: (intransitive, colloquial) To dance, originally to jive or swing music; later, to jazz, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, disco, etc; (uncountable) A dance style popular in the 1940, 50s.
JIVE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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