What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Focus of a concussion protocol" from August 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Focus of a concussion protocol”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

HEAD

Letters4

Starts withH

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Focus of a concussion protocol” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 21, 2026 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Focus of a concussion protocol” clue?+

The answer is HEAD (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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