“Muscle by the rotator cuff, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DELT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Muscle by the rotator cuff, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 6, 2026, where it runs at 25 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.