Crossword clue

“Lower-body exercise”

This clue appeared as 63-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
KNEEBEND
Letters8
Starts withK
Ends withD
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 15, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lower-body exercise” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 15, 2026 as 63-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with K and ends with D, 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 “Lower-body exercise” clue?+

The answer is KNEEBEND (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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