What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Jailhouse weapon" from April 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Jailhouse weapon”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SHIV

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withV

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 14, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Jailhouse weapon” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 14, 2026 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with V.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Jailhouse weapon” clue?+

The answer is SHIV (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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