This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ T
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WAIST as a word: (anatomy) The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach; A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.
WAIST has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 22, 2026.
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