This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
HUSTLERS as a word: One who rushes or hurries; an energetic person; Somebody who pretends to be an amateur at a game in order to win bets.
HUSTLERS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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