Hammer part
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Hammer part (4)
Answer
The answer to Hammer part is Peen (4 letters).
Why does Peen fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Hammer part' points to PEEN, a specific component of a hammer. The peen is the rounded or wedge-shaped end of a hammer head, opposite the flat striking face. While most people know hammers by their flat hitting surface, the peen serves specialized functions like shaping metal, driving rivets, or creating textured surfaces in metalworking. Ball-peen hammers are among the most common types, named specifically for their rounded peen end.
What does Hammer part mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
hammer
noun
•a tool with a heavy metal head used for hitting nails or breaking things
part
noun
•a piece or component of something larger
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 127-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Peen mean?
noun
•The (often spherical) end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end.
•Penis.
verb
•To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.
Origin of the word Peen
•origin: Middle English 'pene'
•period: 14th century
The word originally referred to the rounded or wedge-shaped end of a hammer head opposite the striking face, and is possibly related to the Old Norse 'penna' meaning 'to beat or strike.'
How to use Peen in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Peen.
•“The blacksmith used the peen of his hammer to shape the metal into delicate curves.”
•“She carefully struck the rivet with the ball peen to expand its head and secure the joint.”
•“The jeweler selected a cross peen hammer to create the textured pattern on the silver bracelet.”
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- What is the answer to Hammer part?
- The answer is Peen (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Hammer part have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Peen.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
127 Across
answer length
4 letters