This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (38 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: 3 squares
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HIP as a word: (anatomy) The outward-projecting parts of the pelvis and top of the femur and the overlying tissue; (chiefly sports) To use one's hips to bump into someone.
HIP has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 27, 2025.
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