What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Word with freeze or hike" from October 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Word with freeze or hike”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

WAGE

Letters4

Starts withW

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Word with freeze or hike” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 28, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with W and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word with freeze or hike” clue?+

The answer is WAGE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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