Crossword answer
HAL
3 letters · Used for 62 different clues · 125 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, August 13, 2026
Letter pattern
HAL
Clues that lead to HAL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Is he half cut?3Evening StandardAug 13, 2026
Evil computer of classic film3New York TimesAug 6, 2026
Shakespearean prince3LA TimesJul 30, 2026
Sci-fi computer villain3LA TimesJul 13, 2026
Villainous computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey3Crosswords With FriendsJul 13, 2026
___ Stewart (real name of Tighten from "Megamind")3Daily ThemedJul 12, 2026
"2001" villain3New York TimesJul 12, 2026
“2001” computer3Wall Street JournalJul 10, 2026
Shallow __, played by Jack Black3Everyday Puzzles DailyJun 29, 2026
Nickname akin to Harry3New York TimesJun 8, 2026
Nonhuman target of an “Open the pod bay doors” request3Wall Street JournalJun 4, 2026
Barney Miller star Linden3Crosswords With FriendsMay 9, 2026
___ 9000, "2001: A Space Odyssey" computer3Daily ThemedMay 3, 2026
King of bluff?3Evening StandardApr 20, 2026
Evil computer in "2001: A Space Odyssey"3NYT MidiApr 16, 2026
Being venerated, he cried3Evening StandardMar 23, 2026
Bard's royal nickname3NewsdayFeb 6, 2026
Actor Linden3Eugene ShefferFeb 4, 2026
Actor Holbrook3Eugene ShefferJan 20, 2026
Demonic computer of film3NewsdayDec 31, 2025
Al's partner in the meat business3Evening StandardDec 13, 2025
"Being There" director Ashby3Daily ThemedSep 18, 2025
___ Jordan (Green Lantern's alter ego)3Daily ThemedAug 3, 2025
Actor ___ Holbrook of "All the President's Men"3Daily ThemedJul 15, 2025
Hypocorism for Harold3New York TimesJun 27, 2025
Hank's half cut!3Evening StandardJun 17, 2025
Jack Black's "Shallow ___"3Daily ThemedMay 26, 2025
He's shallow but not slow3Evening StandardApr 10, 2025
___ Jordan, a.k.a. the Green Lantern3New York TimesJan 21, 2025
Bluff ruler of Westphalia3Evening StandardNov 28, 2024
Holbrook of "The Firm"3Daily ThemedNov 28, 2024
He stopped with Ted3Evening StandardOct 16, 2024
"Into the Wild" actor ___ Holbrook3Daily ThemedSep 15, 2024
Actor Holbrook of "Pueblo"3Daily ThemedMar 29, 2024
Half cut, is he?3Evening StandardFeb 19, 2024
"Men of Honor" actor Holbrook3Daily ThemedFeb 7, 2024
___ Jordan (Green Lantern's secret identity)3Daily ThemedNov 3, 2023
"Shallow ___," 2001 Jack Black film3Daily ThemedOct 18, 2023
___ Jordan, real name of the Green Lantern3Daily ThemedSep 26, 2023
"Shallow ___" (Jack Black movie)3Daily ThemedSep 9, 2023
"Malcolm in the Middle" dad3Daily ThemedSep 2, 2023
Prince ___ in Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part 1"3Daily ThemedAug 25, 2023
Nickname for Henry, perhaps3Daily ThemedAug 21, 2023
___ Prince who directed "Prince of Broadway"3Daily ThemedJul 25, 2023
Henry's half cut!3Evening StandardJul 10, 2023
Bryan Cranston in "Malcolm in the Middle"3Daily ThemedJun 28, 2023
___ 9000, A.I. antagonist in "2001: A Space Odyssey"3Daily ThemedJun 12, 2023
Actor Holbrook of "Lincoln"3Daily ThemedMay 20, 2023
"Shallow ___" (2001 Jack Black starrer)3Daily ThemedMar 30, 2023
Henry's letter to Mr Gore3Evening StandardFeb 28, 2023
He and Al make a meaty combination3Evening StandardFeb 7, 2023
Actor Holbrook who wrote the play "Mark Twain Tonight!"3Daily ThemedFeb 1, 2023
Actor Holbrook of "Into the Wild"3Daily ThemedNov 9, 2022
Lincoln-portraying actor Holbrook3Daily ThemedJun 6, 2022
Actor Holbrook of "Men of Honor"3Daily ThemedMay 23, 2022
I get out of the downpour with him3Evening StandardMay 12, 2022
"Shallow ___" (2001 Jack Black movie)3Daily ThemedApr 24, 2022
"2001: A Space Odyssey" computer3Daily ThemedMar 15, 2022
___ 9000, "2001: A Space Odyssey" villain3Daily ThemedJan 26, 2022
Hallucinations are too much for him3Evening StandardSep 1, 2021
Evil computer from "2001: A Space Odyssey"3Daily ThemedAug 16, 2021
He gets low to show veneration3Evening StandardDec 12, 2019
About HAL in crosswords
HAL is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 125 times in our database across 62 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Is he half cut?” in the Evening Standard crossword on August 13, 2026.
Other 3-letter answers
OWEHave debts
VIAItinerary word
NOGEggy yuletide beverage
SKY"Reach for the ___" (Woody's line in "Toy Story")
NAWSlangy denial
CHADim sum brew
ABEHonest politician
STDCriterion: Abbr.
TAXIncome ___ (paycheck deduction)
DUEOwing
BOOJeer
LESHe gets a bit of shut-eye at "13 Down"
GIG___ economy
TAI___ chi
Every appearance of HAL (125)
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Aug 13, 2026
Is he half cut? · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Aug 6, 2026
Evil computer of classic film · New York Times · 31 Across
Jul 30, 2026
Shakespearean prince · LA Times · Down
Jul 27, 2026
Is he half cut? · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jul 13, 2026
Sci-fi computer villain · LA Times · Down
Jul 13, 2026
Villainous computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey · Crosswords With Friends · 3
Jul 12, 2026
___ Stewart (real name of Tighten from "Megamind") · Daily Themed · 54 Across
Jul 12, 2026
"2001" villain · New York Times · 81 Down
Jul 10, 2026
“2001” computer · Wall Street Journal · 13 Down
Jun 29, 2026
Shallow __, played by Jack Black · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 12
Jun 8, 2026
Nickname akin to Harry · New York Times · 19 Down
Jun 4, 2026
Nonhuman target of an “Open the pod bay doors” request · Wall Street Journal · 15 Across
May 26, 2026
“2001” computer · Thomas Joseph · 26 Across
May 19, 2026
“2001” computer · Wall Street Journal · 67 Down
May 9, 2026
Barney Miller star Linden · Crosswords With Friends · 29
May 3, 2026
___ 9000, "2001: A Space Odyssey" computer · Daily Themed · 24 Down
Apr 20, 2026
King of bluff? · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Apr 16, 2026
Evil computer in "2001: A Space Odyssey" · NYT Midi · 23 Down
Mar 23, 2026
Being venerated, he cried · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Feb 27, 2026
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 32 Down
Feb 6, 2026
Bard's royal nickname · Newsday · Down
Feb 4, 2026
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 26 Down
Jan 20, 2026
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Down
Dec 31, 2025
Demonic computer of film · Newsday · Across
Dec 13, 2025
Al's partner in the meat business · Evening Standard · 11 Down
Dec 6, 2025
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Nov 7, 2025
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 49 Down
Oct 21, 2025
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Across
Sep 18, 2025
"Being There" director Ashby · Daily Themed · 34 Across
Aug 3, 2025
___ Jordan (Green Lantern's alter ego) · Daily Themed · 23 Down
Jul 15, 2025
Actor ___ Holbrook of "All the President's Men" · Daily Themed · 28 Across
Jun 27, 2025
Hypocorism for Harold · New York Times · 27 Across
Jun 17, 2025
Hank's half cut! · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Jun 5, 2025
King of bluff? · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Jun 4, 2025
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 24 Down
May 26, 2025
Jack Black's "Shallow ___" · Daily Themed · 1 Down
May 1, 2025
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 13 Across
Apr 17, 2025
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Across
Apr 10, 2025
He's shallow but not slow · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Mar 29, 2025
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Down
Feb 7, 2025
Shakespearean prince · New York Times · 44 Across
Jan 30, 2025
Being venerated, he cried · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jan 21, 2025
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Down
Jan 21, 2025
___ Jordan, a.k.a. the Green Lantern · New York Times · 52 Across
Jan 15, 2025
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Across
Nov 28, 2024
Bluff ruler of Westphalia · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Nov 28, 2024
Holbrook of "The Firm" · Daily Themed · 24 Down
Nov 21, 2024
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Down
Oct 16, 2024
He stopped with Ted · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Sep 15, 2024
"Into the Wild" actor ___ Holbrook · Daily Themed · 40 Across
Aug 22, 2024
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Down
Mar 29, 2024
Actor Holbrook of "Pueblo" · Daily Themed · 41 Across
Feb 28, 2024
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Down
Feb 19, 2024
Half cut, is he? · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Feb 7, 2024
"Men of Honor" actor Holbrook · Daily Themed · 18 Across
Dec 15, 2023
"Into the Wild" actor ___ Holbrook · Daily Themed · 56 Down
Nov 3, 2023
___ Jordan (Green Lantern's secret identity) · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Oct 19, 2023
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Across
Oct 18, 2023
"Shallow ___," 2001 Jack Black film · Daily Themed · 11 Across
Sep 26, 2023
___ Jordan, real name of the Green Lantern · Daily Themed · 43 Across
Sep 9, 2023
"Shallow ___" (Jack Black movie) · Daily Themed · 19 Across
Sep 2, 2023
"Malcolm in the Middle" dad · Daily Themed · 43 Down
Aug 25, 2023
Prince ___ in Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part 1" · Daily Themed · 35 Across
Aug 21, 2023
Nickname for Henry, perhaps · Daily Themed · 12 Across
Aug 12, 2023
Actor ___ Holbrook of "All the President's Men" · Daily Themed · 21 Down
Jul 25, 2023
___ Prince who directed "Prince of Broadway" · Daily Themed · 60 Across
Jul 10, 2023
Henry's half cut! · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Jun 28, 2023
Bryan Cranston in "Malcolm in the Middle" · Daily Themed · 10 Down
Jun 19, 2023
King of bluff? · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jun 12, 2023
___ 9000, A.I. antagonist in "2001: A Space Odyssey" · Daily Themed · 25 Across
May 20, 2023
Actor Holbrook of "Lincoln" · Daily Themed · 3 Down
Apr 4, 2023
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 45 Down
Mar 30, 2023
"Shallow ___" (2001 Jack Black starrer) · Daily Themed · 39 Down
Feb 28, 2023
Henry's letter to Mr Gore · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Feb 7, 2023
He and Al make a meaty combination · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Feb 1, 2023
Actor Holbrook who wrote the play "Mark Twain Tonight!" · Daily Themed · 53 Across
Jan 24, 2023
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
Dec 27, 2022
He's shallow but not slow · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Nov 9, 2022
Actor Holbrook of "Into the Wild" · Daily Themed · 4 Across
Nov 9, 2022
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 55 Across
Nov 3, 2022
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 46 Down
Sep 14, 2022
Is he half cut? · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Aug 9, 2022
___ 9000, "2001: A Space Odyssey" computer · Daily Themed · 49 Across
Jun 23, 2022
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Down
Jun 7, 2022
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Down
Jun 6, 2022
Lincoln-portraying actor Holbrook · Daily Themed · 43 Down
May 23, 2022
Actor Holbrook of "Men of Honor" · Daily Themed · 8 Down
May 12, 2022
I get out of the downpour with him · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Apr 24, 2022
"Shallow ___" (2001 Jack Black movie) · Daily Themed · 20 Down
Mar 31, 2022
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 18 Across
Mar 15, 2022
"2001: A Space Odyssey" computer · Daily Themed · 4 Across
Feb 11, 2022
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across
Jan 26, 2022
___ 9000, "2001: A Space Odyssey" villain · Daily Themed · 26 Down
Nov 8, 2021
Actor ___ Holbrook of "Into the Wild" · Daily Themed · 27 Across
Oct 18, 2021
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 16 Down
Sep 1, 2021
Hallucinations are too much for him · Evening Standard · 28 Across
Aug 25, 2021
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 13 Across
Aug 18, 2021
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 33 Across
Aug 16, 2021
Evil computer from "2001: A Space Odyssey" · Daily Themed · 7 Across
Jul 29, 2021
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 13 Across
Jul 25, 2021
"Into the Wild" actor ___ Holbrook · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Jul 19, 2021
Is he half cut? · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Jul 5, 2021
Jack Black's "Shallow ___" · Daily Themed · 39 Across
Jun 22, 2021
Is he half cut? · Evening Standard · 24 Across
May 25, 2021
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 16 Down
Apr 29, 2021
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
Mar 20, 2021
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Down
Jan 26, 2021
King of bluff? · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Dec 22, 2020
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 26 Down
Dec 15, 2020
Being venerated, he cried · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Dec 4, 2020
Actor Holbrook · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Down
Nov 19, 2020
Actor Linden · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Down
Oct 5, 2020
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Down
Jul 9, 2020
Al’s partner in the meat business · Evening Standard · 11 Down
Jun 15, 2020
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Across
Apr 14, 2020
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Down
Apr 9, 2020
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Down
Mar 28, 2020
“2001” computer · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Across
Dec 12, 2019
He gets low to show veneration · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Mar 18, 2019
Hank's half cut! · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Feb 28, 2019
King of bluff? · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Jan 8, 2019
He's shallow but not slow · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Sep 4, 2018
Bluff ruler of Westphalia · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Aug 14, 2018
Is he half cut? · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jul 23, 2018
He stopped with Ted · Evening Standard · 18 Across