This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026 (57 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
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ A
Show the answer
About the answer
TIBIA as a word: (anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone; A musical instrument of the flute kind, originally made of the leg bone of an animal.
TIBIA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 23, 2026.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Salsa ___ (condiment that might include tomatillos and cilantro) (52 Down)
- Gloating winner's proclamation (53 Down)
- Tiny particle (54 Down)
- Tinker Bell, for one (55 Down)
- Compete in a bee (58 Down)
- Home for a nest (61 Down)
- Used to be (64 Down)
- Animal doc (65 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers