This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (17 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ E
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About the answer
HUMANE as a word: Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate; Pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities, especially classical literature or rhetoric.
HUMANE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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