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“Joint above the shin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Joint above the shin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter K
Last letter E
K ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

K N E E

The answer to “Joint above the shin” is KNEE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 3, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Joint above the shin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is KNEE — a 4-letter word that begins with K and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer KNEE

KNEE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Leg joint” Jun 8, 2026 “Midleg joint” Apr 20, 2026 “Midleg joint” Mar 23, 2026 “Middle leg joint” Mar 18, 2026 “Joint above a shin” Dec 9, 2025 “Martial arts weapon” Oct 31, 2025 “Leg joint” Oct 28, 2025 “Leg hinge” Oct 26, 2025 “Joint above a shin” Oct 14, 2025 “Midleg joint” Aug 31, 2025 “Brace place” Jun 14, 2025 “Elbow counterpart” May 28, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Joint above the shin”

What is the answer to “Joint above the shin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KNEE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, February 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Joint above the shin”?

The answer KNEE contains 4 letters.

Was “Joint above the shin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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