This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026 (37 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ T
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HONEST as a word: (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright; (of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
HONEST 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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