This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (62 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HAD as a word: (auxiliary, followed by a past participle) Used to form the past perfect tense, expressing an action that took place prior to a reference point that is itsel...; (auxiliary, now rare) As past subjunctive: would have.
HAD has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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