This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
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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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