What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Heart of the matter" from September 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Heart of the matter”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times

MEAT

Letters4

Starts withM

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Heart of the matter” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with M and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Heart of the matter” clue?+

The answer is MEAT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 21, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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