Hammer parts

Latest answer — August 09, 2026

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PEENS are the distinct ends of a hammer opposite its striking face; some hammers have rounded or pointed peens. The plural is required by “parts.”

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Definition
A blacksmith’s hammer showing its peen opposite the striking face.

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The answer to “Hammer parts” in the New York Times crossword is PEENS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 9, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 60-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.

“Hammer parts” answer

PEENS (5 letters)

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What does PEENS mean?

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(noun)

  • the end of a hammer head opposite the face, typically wedge-shaped, curved, or spherical

When else has “Hammer parts” appeared?

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August 9, 2026 (most recent) → PEENS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Hammer parts”?

The answer is PEENS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hammer parts”?

5 letters: PEENS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 9, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 60-Down.

Can “Hammer parts” 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 August 9, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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