Crossword clue

“Hit the hay hard”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CRASH
Letters5
Starts withC
Ends withH
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 9, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hit the hay hard” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hit the hay hard” clue?+

The answer is CRASH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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