Heart

Latest answer — September 19, 2026

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Clue explained

The GIST is the heart or essential point of something—the core meaning left after details are stripped away. It can therefore mean the “heart” of an argument or story.

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Definition
A visual emphasizing the central idea at the heart of a story.

NYT Crossword

This clue's Saturday, September 19, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1It didn't come with a calculator until 2024
  2. 5Goes down in estimation
  3. 14Rod ___, 1977 A.L. M.V.P. with the Twins
  4. 16End of a rant, perhaps
  5. 17Geological period
  6. 18Instrument also known as a ukitar
  7. 19Siva ___ (traditional dance named for its country of origin)
  8. 20Runner's goal, maybe
  9. 21Good-for-nothings
  10. 23The very first one was won by a ventriloquist
  11. 24Like much Ikea furniture
  12. 26"You'll ___ the day!"
  13. 27Inhale, so to speak
  14. 28Youngest congressional appointees
  15. 33Some strenuous athletic events, informally
  16. 35"Dog Day Afternoon" director
  17. 36Tibetan title
  18. 37One might be cut off by an orchestra
  19. 40U.S. : reps :: Canada : ___
  20. 41Little
  21. 42Rattled, humorously
  22. 44Not see
  23. 46It's a whole thing
  24. 47Request for assistance from a higher-up?
  25. 51Build up
  26. 53"Sure ... that's true ..."
  27. 54Saturate
  28. 55"That's good thinking"
  29. 56Fired up again
  30. 57Speak rationally
  31. 58"I'm in!"

Down

  1. 1Decorates, say
  2. 2Certain father figures
  3. 3Like a person who might prefer platonic relationships
  4. 4Make more understandable
  5. 5"Just relax!"
  6. 6Ijeoma ___, "Be a Revolution" author
  7. 7Chance level right above none
  8. 890° from norte
  9. 9"Behave!"
  10. 10Not just a snack
  11. 11Ones who start
  12. 12Following the leader too closely, say
  13. 13Blade that doesn't cut
  14. 15Players who account for a disproportionate amount of a mobile game's revenue, in lingo
  15. 22Intimidating words
  16. 24One might necessitate an override
  17. 25Helen Mirren and Emma Thompson, for two
  18. 26Storytelling device that revises previously established facts, informally
  19. 29[Giggle]
  20. 30One might be felt
  21. 31No-talent boss
  22. 32Common sight at a bachelorette party
  23. 34Ocean predator with external teeth
  24. 38Has bad feelings toward
  25. 39Windbag's output
  26. 43Big name in late night
  27. 44Mell Lazarus comic strip that ran for 46 years
  28. 45Preferred, say
  29. 47Heart
  30. 48Connecticut town that lent its name to a tick-borne disease
  31. 49Nobody, say
  32. 50Squad for 14-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, to fans
  33. 52Goes down

The answer to “Heart” in the New York Times crossword is GIST — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 19, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 47-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include CORE, and CRUX. 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.

“Heart” answer

GIST (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as CORE, CRUX

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What does GIST mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of GIST is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • the substance or general meaning of a speech or text
  • the real point of an action
  • chat or gossip

Other answers for “Heart”

New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides GIST, it has also been CORE, and CRUX. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Heart”?

The answer is GIST, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 19, 2026. Other answers for this clue include CORE, and CRUX.

How many letters is the answer to “Heart”?

4 letters: GIST. Earlier fills for this clue have also been CORE (4), CRUX (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 19, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 47-Down. Earlier appearances: August 31, 2025 → CORE; August 8, 2025 → CRUX; April 27, 2025 → GIST.

Can “Heart” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides GIST, New York Times has also used CORE, and CRUX for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for September 19, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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