This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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