Crossword answer
FISTS
5 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 12 appearances · Last seen New York Times, June 23, 2026
Letter pattern
FISTS
Clues that lead to FISTS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
They may be raised in defiance5New York TimesJun 23, 2026
Knobbly things in boxing gloves5Evening StandardMay 31, 2026
With which one might be given a pair of socks5Evening StandardApr 23, 2026
Clenched hands5NewsdayNov 3, 2025
Hitmakers?5New York TimesJan 3, 2025
Punches a skinhead in brief attacks5Evening StandardOct 19, 2021
Pugilist’s weapons5Eugene ShefferMar 10, 2021
Cockney dukes5Evening StandardJan 14, 2020
About FISTS in crosswords
FISTS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 12 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “They may be raised in defiance” in the New York Times crossword on June 23, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
AERIEHome for an eagle
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
PISTESki-slope
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
HORSENeigh sayer
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
JONES"Jessica ___," superhero TV series where Krysten Ritter plays the tough lead character who gives the show its name
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
PEARLOyster's gem
INEPTBumbling
SHADYSuspicious
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
HOSEDSwindled
Every appearance of FISTS (12)
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Jun 23, 2026
They may be raised in defiance · New York Times · 30 Down
May 31, 2026
Knobbly things in boxing gloves · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Apr 23, 2026
With which one might be given a pair of socks · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Nov 3, 2025
Clenched hands · Newsday · Down
Oct 12, 2025
Clenched hands · Newsday · Down
Jan 3, 2025
Hitmakers? · New York Times · 45 Down
Oct 19, 2021
Punches a skinhead in brief attacks · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Mar 29, 2021
Knobbly things in boxing gloves · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Mar 10, 2021
Pugilist’s weapons · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Down
Feb 25, 2021
Pugilist’s weapons · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Feb 1, 2021
With which one might be given a pair of socks · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Jan 14, 2020
Cockney dukes · Evening Standard · 28 Across