This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ L
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HEEL as a word: (anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg; The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.
HEEL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 8, 2026.
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