This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ E
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KNEE as a word: (anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank; In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.
KNEE has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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