This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ E
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KNEE as a word: (anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank; In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.
KNEE has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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