“Joints above ankles”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Joints above ankles”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 14, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Joints above ankles” is KNEES
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Joints above ankles” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is KNEES — a 5-letter word that begins with K and ends with S.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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.
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Tuesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Joints above ankles”
What is the answer to “Joints above ankles” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is KNEES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Joints above ankles”?
The answer KNEES contains 5 letters.
Was “Joints above ankles” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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