This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (47 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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E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ W
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ELBOW as a word: (anatomy) The joint between the upper arm and the forearm; (by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised....
ELBOW has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 18, 2026.
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