This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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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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