This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025 (36 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.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ _ T
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HERBERT as a word: A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use partly transferred back from the surname; A surname originating as a patronymic.
HERBERT 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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