This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ L
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HOTEL as a word: An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain; (Australia, western Canada) A public house or pub.
HOTEL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 20, 2026.
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