What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Hit maker?" from February 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Hit maker?”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

FIST

Letters4

Starts withF

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 17, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hit maker?” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 17, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hit maker?” clue?+

The answer is FIST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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