Crossword clue
“Hip-knee connectors”
This clue appeared as 36-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
FEMURSLetters6
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Hip-knee connectors” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 21, 2026 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with F and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hip-knee connectors” clue?+
The answer is FEMURS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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