Crossword clue
“Waffle”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
HEMANDHAWLetters9
Starts withH
Ends withW
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Waffle” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 8, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with H and ends with W, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for August 8, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Waffle” clue?+
The answer is HEMANDHAW (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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