Hit below the belt, in a way Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Hit below the belt, in a way” from the New York Times crossword of December 19, 2025? It has 5 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, DECEMBER 19, 2025
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KNEED is the answer to “Hit below the belt, in a way”. It means to strike with the middle joint of the leg.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To strike with the middle joint of the leg.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: NDEKE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Hit with a bent leg”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Hit below the belt, in a way”?
KNEED, 5 letters: to strike with the middle joint of the leg.
When was “Hit below the belt, in a way” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of December 19, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with K.