This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (70 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ E
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HIVE as a word: A structure, whether artificial or natural, for housing a swarm of honeybees; The bees of one hive; a swarm of bees.
HIVE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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