“Object hitting people's heads in old cartoons” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANVIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Object hitting people's heads in old cartoons”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 23, 2026, where it runs at 51 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.