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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hit the nail on the head, e.g last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is IDIOM.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | IDIOM Hit the nail on the head, e.g | (5) | New York Times | Aug 2, 2020 |
| 91% | HAMMER It hits the nail on the head! | (6) | Universal | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 88% | PRECISELY "You hit the nail on the head" | (9) | Universal | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 82% | LETTER E or G, e.g. | (6) | USA Today | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 69% | ACU Rem ____ tetigisti: you've hit the nail on the head (lit. with a needle) | (3) | The Times O Tempora | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 69% | STUD Large-headed nail | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 66% | INCH --> ____ Nails | (4) | USA Today Quick | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 66% | EAT --> ____ Nails | (3) | USA Today Quick | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 66% | MUSICNOTES E, G, B, D and F, e.g. | (10) | USA Today | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 66% | RAM Hit head-on | (3) | Commuter | Nov 4, 2025 |
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