This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (32 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: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ H
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HUSH as a word: (intransitive) To become quiet; (transitive) To make quiet.
HUSH has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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