This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ T
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WRIST as a word: (anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense; (ice hockey) To hit a wrist shot.
WRIST has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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