Location of the malleus, incus and stapes NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / October 26, 2025

Crossword Answer

1 ? E

2 ? A

3 ? R

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Think of where your smallest bones are hard at work, amplifying whispers into symphonies.

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The ??? is the organ responsible for hearing and balance.

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The malleus, incus, and stapes are the three tiny bones located in the middle ???, known collectively as the ossicles. These bones play a crucial role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ???.

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Canal entry, Otolaryngologist's focus, Body part found in the middle of the heart?, Musical aptitude, Used for listening

NYT Crossword October 26 2025 Answers

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1 ? S
2 ? C
3 ? R
4 ? A
5 ? P
6 ? P
7 ? A
8 ? S
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10 ? A
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14 ? C
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17 ? B
18 ? E
19 ? L
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28 ? S
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32 ? C
33 ? H
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35 ? N
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36 ? T
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37 ? A
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40 ? T
41 ? S
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43 ? N
44 ? O
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45 ? O
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46 ? A
47 ? F
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50 ? R
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52 ? B
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56 ? E
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58 ? A
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61 ? B
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63 ? C
64 ? F
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66 ? F
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67 ? A
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68 ? S
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70 ? A
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71 ? F
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72 ? Y
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73 ? K
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74 ? S
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75 ? A
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88 ? A
89 ? C
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Clue Analysis

The answer to “Location of the malleus, incus and stapes” in the New York Times puzzle October 26 2025 is EAR. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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At Daze Puzzle, we understand that every clue is a puzzle within a larger puzzle. Our team of dedicated human experts and puzzle lovers solves these challenges daily to help you succeed. Below, we answer common questions about this specific clue.

A: The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Location of the malleus, incus and stapes" is EAR.

A: The malleus, incus, and stapes are the three tiny bones located in the middle ear, known collectively as the ossicles. These bones play a crucial role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

A: This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 26, 2025.

A: The ear is the organ responsible for hearing and balance.

A: Canal entry, Otolaryngologist's focus, Body part found in the middle of the heart?, Musical aptitude, Used for listening

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