“Track-and-field event with a 16-pound ball” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHOTPUT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Track-and-field event with a 16-pound ball”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 9, 2026, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 9, 2026 grid5AMariner's septet4 ltrs›15ASt. Louis's Gateway ___ National Park4 ltrs›18ASpanish cat4 ltrs›20AMain drag through Sin City13 ltrs›25AIndigenous Southwestern people6 ltrs›30A"Delicious!"3 ltrs›32AValuable bit in a prospector's pan10 ltrs›
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Feb 9, 20261AThe slightest bit4 ltrs›9APicket line crosser4 ltrs›13ALike a situation with only bad outcomes5 ltrs›16AVoice above tenor4 ltrs›17AThanksgiving boatful5 ltrs›19ANutritionist's plan4 ltrs›23A"Fancy meeting you here!"4 ltrs›24AApply, as a new skill3 ltrs›
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