This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ K
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HACK as a word: (transitive) To chop or cut down in a rough manner; To withstand or put up with a difficult situation.
HACK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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