June 7, 2026 Daily / 56D / 4 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Hems and ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Hems and ___, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 56D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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HAWS
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
HAWS is the 4-letter answer for the clue: Hems and ___. The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 56D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: HAWS in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- HAWS has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 56D.
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Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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