What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Dig up dirt?" from February 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Dig up dirt?”

This clue appeared as 82-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

HOE

Letters3

Starts withH

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Dig up dirt?” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 8, 2026 as 82-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dig up dirt?” clue?+

The answer is HOE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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