This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (32 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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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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