What is the answer to "Gives a hoot" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Gives a hoot" is CARES (5 letters).

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Gives a hoot NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 4, 2026 puzzle

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CARES

5 letters · Down · last seen July 4, 2026

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