This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (115 Across). 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ L
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ANVIL as a word: A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped; (anatomy) The incus bone in the middle ear.
ANVIL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 23, 2026.
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