This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (27 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ D
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HEED as a word: (transitive) To mind; to regard with care; to take notice of; to attend to; to observe; Careful attention.
HEED has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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