This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ D
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About the answer
HEAD as a word: (countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs; (people) To do with heads.
HEAD has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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