This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ S
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About the answer
HUNKS as a word: (slang, dated) A crotchety or surly person; (slang, dated) A stingy man; a miser.
HUNKS 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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