This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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ANKLE as a word: The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint; (slang, ambitransitive) To walk.
ANKLE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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