NYT Mini · 7-Across · 5 letters
Middle section of the body NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 3, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use the five-letter term for the body's trunk.
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TORSO is the five-letter anatomical term for the body's central section. It names the trunk rather than a narrower region such as the waist.
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The broad anatomical wording asks for the entire trunk section.
Answer meaning
The torso is the trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
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7-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for September 3, 2026.
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