Crossword clue
“What's close to the bone?”
This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SINEWLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withW
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “What's close to the bone?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 15, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with W.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “What's close to the bone?” clue?+
The answer is SINEW (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 15, 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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