This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 (10 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ T
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HOST as a word: One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially; One that provides a facility for an event.
HOST has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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