Coccyx or phalange, e.g.
Editorially verified for the Oct 16, 2026
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A coccyx—the tailbone—or a phalange, one of the bones in a finger or toe, is a bone. The clue gives two examples from different parts of the skeleton.
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The answer to “Coccyx or phalange, e.g.” in the New York Times crossword is BONE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 16, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 43-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Coccyx or phalange, e.g.” answer
BONE (4 letters)
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What does BONE mean?
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(noun)
- any of the pieces of hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton in humans and other vertebrates
- the calcified material of which bones consist
- the basic or essential framework of something
When else has “Coccyx or phalange, e.g.” appeared?
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October 16, 2026 (most recent) → BONE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Coccyx or phalange, e.g.”?
The answer is BONE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Coccyx or phalange, e.g.”?
4 letters: BONE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 16, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 43-Down.
Can “Coccyx or phalange, e.g.” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 16, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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