Crossword clue
“Heart of the matter”
This clue appeared as 97-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
MEATLetters4
Starts withM
Ends withT
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Heart of the matter” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 22, 2026 as 97-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with M and ends with T.
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What is the answer to the “Heart of the matter” clue?+
The answer is MEAT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 22, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 22, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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