What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Applies a certain hair dye to" from March 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Applies a certain hair dye to”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

HENNAS

Letters6

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 20, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Applies a certain hair dye to” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 20, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Applies a certain hair dye to” clue?+

The answer is HENNAS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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