This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (40 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 4, 2025 (29 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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NYT Crossword, May 6, 2026, 40 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ T
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HALT as a word: (intransitive) To stop either temporarily or permanently; (intransitive) To stop marching.
HALT has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 4, 2025, 29 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
I _ _
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INN as a word: Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink; A tavern.
INN has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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