Bench press muscle, for short Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Bench press muscle, for short” from the New York Times crossword of July 19, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JULY 19, 2026
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PEC is the answer to “Bench press muscle, for short”. It means a chest muscle.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A chest muscle.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: CEP.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Dip target, maybe”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on December 17, 2024.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Bench press muscle, for short”?
PEC, 3 letters: a chest muscle.
When was “Bench press muscle, for short” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of July 19, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with P.