Crossword answer
WRIST
5 letters · Used for 15 different clues · 23 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 9, 2026
Letter pattern
WRIST
Clues that lead to WRIST
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Where a band might go5New York TimesAug 9, 2026
Spot for a light punishment5New York TimesAug 7, 2026
Arm joint5Evening StandardJun 23, 2026
Body part that's flicked5New York TimesApr 21, 2026
A joint close at hand5Evening StandardApr 5, 2026
Spot to find a pulse5New York TimesJan 19, 2026
It's close at hand5Evening StandardSep 4, 2025
Place to wear a watch5NewsdayAug 4, 2025
Watch this space!5New York TimesMay 23, 2025
Place to wear a bracelet5NewsdayApr 21, 2025
___ shot, quick accurate shot in ice hockey that's a staple of an offensive player's arsenal5Daily ThemedDec 12, 2023
Place for a watch5Eugene ShefferNov 1, 2023
Spot for a bracelet5Daily ThemedMar 1, 2023
Apple Watch locale5Daily ThemedMay 7, 2022
Cuff's location5Daily ThemedAug 31, 2021
About WRIST in crosswords
WRIST is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 23 times in our database across 15 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Where a band might go” in the New York Times crossword on August 9, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
NOISEInterference from snoop gathering a bit of intelligence
SCOOPTesco operative hiding bag (5)
TENETPrinciple
SPREEWild time
VITALNecessary quarter-pint in a bottle
LEASECar dealer's offering
ABYSSChasm
UMASSAmherst sch.
IDIOTDummy
INPENLike most autographs
LORRYTruck
COMICStand-up performer
BALSAWood commonly used for building model airplanes
WOWIE"Holy guacamole!"
Every appearance of WRIST (23)
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Aug 9, 2026
Where a band might go · New York Times · 78 Across
Aug 7, 2026
Spot for a light punishment · New York Times · 20 Across
Jun 23, 2026
Arm joint · Evening Standard · 12 Across
May 13, 2026
Arm joint · The Independent · 2 Down
Apr 21, 2026
Body part that's flicked · New York Times · 50 Down
Apr 5, 2026
A joint close at hand · Evening Standard · 3 Across
Mar 7, 2026
Arm joint · The Independent · 3 Across
Jan 19, 2026
Spot to find a pulse · New York Times · 32 Down
Sep 4, 2025
It's close at hand · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Aug 4, 2025
Place to wear a watch · Newsday · Down
May 23, 2025
Watch this space! · New York Times · 52 Down
Apr 21, 2025
Place to wear a bracelet · Newsday · Down
Dec 12, 2023
___ shot, quick accurate shot in ice hockey that's a staple of an offensive player's arsenal · Daily Themed · 43 Down
Nov 1, 2023
Place for a watch · Eugene Sheffer · 26 Down
Jun 29, 2023
A joint close at hand · Evening Standard · 28 Across
May 4, 2023
A joint close at hand · Evening Standard · 3 Across
Mar 1, 2023
Spot for a bracelet · Daily Themed · 12 Down
May 7, 2022
Apple Watch locale · Daily Themed · 38 Down
Aug 31, 2021
Cuff's location · Daily Themed · 39 Across
May 3, 2021
Arm joint · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Mar 5, 2021
Place for a watch · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Across
Jan 4, 2021
A joint close at hand · Evening Standard · 3 Across
Feb 3, 2020
It’s close at hand · Evening Standard · 21 Down