What is the answer to "Put a hex on" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Put a hex on" is CURSE (5 letters).

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Put a hex on NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 23, 2026 puzzle

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CURSE

5 letters · Down · last seen August 23, 2026

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