Crossword answer
SHIM
4 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 16, 2026
Letter pattern
SHIM
Clues that lead to SHIM
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Carpenter's spacer4New York TimesAug 16, 2026
Thin slip of metal, wood, etc, used to fill in space or to adjust parts (4)4The GuardianJun 26, 2026
Level4LA TimesJun 13, 2026
Leveling wedge4NewsdayFeb 19, 2026
Little leveler4NewsdayFeb 14, 2026
A matchbook, for a wobbly table, say4New York TimesJul 24, 2025
Sofa leg leveler4NewsdayMay 11, 2025
About SHIM in crosswords
SHIM is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Carpenter's spacer” in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
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BEAKBird's bill
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OLESSpanish cheers
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GALLImpudence
CORNSomething unpleasant afoot?
DONETotally over
Every appearance of SHIM (7)
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Aug 16, 2026
Carpenter's spacer · New York Times · 80 Down
Jun 26, 2026
Thin slip of metal, wood, etc, used to fill in space or to adjust parts (4) · The Guardian · 17 Across
Jun 13, 2026
Level · LA Times · Across
Feb 19, 2026
Leveling wedge · Newsday · Down
Feb 14, 2026
Little leveler · Newsday · Down
Jul 24, 2025
A matchbook, for a wobbly table, say · New York Times · 8 Down
May 11, 2025
Sofa leg leveler · Newsday · Down