This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (16 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (84 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, May 5, 2026, 16 Across
Answer length: 5 squares
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H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ A
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HOOHA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 5, 2026.
NYT Crossword, February 22, 2026, 84 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
A _ _
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ADO as a word: trouble; troublesome business; fuss, commotion; (computing) Initialism of ActiveX Data Objects.
ADO has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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