“"___-high by the Fourth of July" (corn farmer's adage)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KNEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"___-high by the Fourth of July" (corn farmer's adage)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 13, 2025, where it runs at 22 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.