Crossword clue

“"Abso-freaking-lutely!"”

This clue appeared as 13-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
HELLYEAH
Letters8
Starts withH
Ends withH
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 13, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Abso-freaking-lutely!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 13, 2026 as 13-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with H and ends with H, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Abso-freaking-lutely!"” clue?+

The answer is HELLYEAH (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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