Knee injury site, for short NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: SEP 5, 2026 Follow on Google

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Clue History: Knee injury site, for short

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ACL

NYT Mini Crossword - September 5 2026

ACL

WSJ Crossword - January 26 2026

Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "Knee injury site, for short"?

The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Knee injury site, for short" is ACL.

Q2.

Why is "ACL" the answer to the clue "Knee injury site, for short"?

The clue refers to a common knee injury involving the anterior cruciate ligament, abbreviated as 'ACL'. 'For short' indicates that the answer will be an abbreviation or acronym.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "Knee injury site, for short" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 05, 2026.

Q4.

What does the word "ACL" mean in this context?

ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament, a major ligament in the knee.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Oft-torn knee part, in brief, Knee injury initials, Knee part often injured in sports, for short, Knee stabilizer, in brief, Oft-injured part of the knee, for short

3-letter answer to Knee injury site, for short in NYT Mini Crossword September 5 2026 is ACL.

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