Crossword clue

“Meter in a video game showing a character's health”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

LIFEBAR

Letters7

Starts withL

Ends withR

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 1, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Meter in a video game showing a character's health” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 1, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with L and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Meter in a video game showing a character's health” clue?+

The answer is LIFEBAR (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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