What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Wheel assembly component" from May 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Wheel assembly component”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

AXLE

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 13, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Wheel assembly component” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 13, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wheel assembly component” clue?+

The answer is AXLE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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