This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ Y
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HOMEY as a word: Befitting a home; cozy, intimate; Alternative form of homie. [(African-American Vernacular) Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown.].
HOMEY 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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