This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ S
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KNEES 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.
KNEES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 29, 2026.
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