This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (107 Across). 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ E
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HOSE as a word: (countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid; (transitive) To water or spray with a hose.
HOSE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 18, 2026.
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