Crossword clue

“Object hitting people's heads in old cartoons”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ANVIL

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Object hitting people's heads in old cartoons” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 23, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Object hitting people's heads in old cartoons” clue?+

The answer is ANVIL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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