This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HOG as a word: Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig, the warthog, and the boar; (specifically) An adult swine (contrasted with a pig, a young swine).
HOG has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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