This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ O
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HIPPO as a word: (informal, derogatory) An overweight or obese person; (informal, chess) Hippopotamus Defence.
HIPPO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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