Word before deck or hand Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Word before deck or hand” from the New York Times crossword of September 23, 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, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
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UPPER is the answer to “Word before deck or hand”. It means the part of a boot or shoe above the sole.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
The part of a boot or shoe above the sole.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: PRPUE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “___ echelon”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on January 14, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Word before deck or hand”?
UPPER, 5 letters: the part of a boot or shoe above the sole.
When was “Word before deck or hand” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of September 23, 2025, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with U.