This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (112 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ T
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About the answer
FIST as a word: A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward; To strike with the fist.
FIST has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 17, 2026.
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