NYT Crossword · 42 Down
“Elbow-bender” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, September 20, 2026 as 42 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 42 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Sep 20, 2026 · 42 Down · 3 letters
- Oct 8, 2014 · 8 Down · 3 letters
- Feb 2, 2014 · 41 Down · 3 letters
- Aug 22, 2012 · 18 Across · 3 letters
- May 27, 2007 · 112 Across · 3 letters
- Aug 3, 2006 · 49 Across · 3 letters
- Oct 20, 2004 · 37 Across · 3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Elbow-bender”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with S and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Elbow-bender” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 42 Down. It has appeared 7 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Elbow-bender” crossword clue?
The answer is SOT (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.