This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ A
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HOOPLA as a word: A bustling to-do, excited speech or noise; A carnival game in which the player attempts to throw hoops around pegs.
HOOPLA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 28, 2026.
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