Oft-tattooed extremity

Latest answer — September 09, 2026

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An ARM is an extremity extending from the shoulder and ending at the hand. It is “oft-tattooed” because tattoos are commonly placed on the upper or lower arm.

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A close view of a forearm bearing tattoos.

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The answer to Oft-tattooed extremity in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is ARM — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 9, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 5-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.

Oft-tattooed extremity” answer

ARM (3 letters)

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What does ARM mean?

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

(noun)

  • each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
  • a thing comparable to an arm in form or function, typically something that projects from a larger structure
  • a branch or division of a company or organization

When else has “Oft-tattooed extremity” appeared?

Eugene Sheffer reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Oft-tattooed extremity”?

The answer is ARM, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Oft-tattooed extremity”?

3 letters: ARM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 9, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 5-Down. Earlier appearances: August 26, 2026 ARM.

Can “Oft-tattooed extremity” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer 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 Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for September 9, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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