Many great athletes play with it Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Many great athletes play with it” from the New York Times crossword of February 21, 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 21, 2026
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GRIT is the answer to “Many great athletes play with it”. It means to press the teeth together.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To press the teeth together.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RGTI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “The ability to dig in”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Many great athletes play with it”?
GRIT, 4 letters: to press the teeth together.
When was “Many great athletes play with it” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 21, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with G.