Heart of the matter Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Heart of the matter” from the New York Times crossword of February 22, 2026? It has 4 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, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
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MEAT is the answer to “Heart of the matter”. It means animal flesh used as food.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Animal flesh used as food.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EMTA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “It's not part of a vegetarian diet”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on September 21, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Heart of the matter”?
MEAT, 4 letters: animal flesh used as food.
When was “Heart of the matter” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 22, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with M.