This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 25, 2025 (43 Down). 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: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HUN as a word: (UK, slang) A woman perceived as basic, brash, working class and fond of alcohol; (slang) A woman involved in a multi-level marketing scheme, especially one who pushes it on social media.
HUN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 25, 2025.
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