This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ _ T
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HABITAT as a word: (countable, biology) A range; a place where a species naturally occurs; (countable, biology) A terrestrial or aquatic area distinguished by geographic, abiotic and biotic features, whether entirely natural or semi-natural.
HABITAT 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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