This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (55 Down). 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 _ _ G
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HANG as a word: (intransitive) To be or remain suspended; (intransitive) To float, as if suspended.
HANG 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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